Hike Log

PSA: Check Tramway Hours

Trailhead:

Palm Springs Tramway

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs:

Bugs were not too bad

Snow:

Snow free

As the title mentions, be sure to check the tramway hours if you plan to start this hike from that trailhead. We got up early on a Friday morning (8/4/23) to be able to catch the first tram up. We hiked this peak last year and I remember taking the 8am tram up but I forgot that the tram opens later on Mon-Fri. We arrived at 7:30am and found out we were 2.5 hours early. Once we made it up the tram at 10am we started our journey to the top! 3hours and 34 min hike time with 5.5 miles and 2,299 ft of elevation gain were the stats my Apple Watch recorded for my ascent. The hike is challenging especially the last third. The views are worth the effort though as you are above 10,800 feet! Bugs weren’t too bad and the trail is easy to follow but very rocky at top, and you need to scramble at the top which makes this hike moderately difficult for the average person! Happy trails, 2 of 6 complete !

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