Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Close for Scheduled Maintenance
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for one day on December 16 for scheduled maintenance.
Palm Springs, CA, November 10, 2026 — The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announced a temporary closure scheduled for Saturday, December 16. The popular attraction will be shut down for the entire day to facilitate necessary scheduled maintenance.
The exact nature of the maintenance work was not detailed in the announcement. Tramway officials stated that the closure is a routine part of operational upkeep, designed to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the system. Specific details regarding the maintenance procedures were not provided.
This one-day closure is expected to impact visitors who had planned to ride the tram on December 16. Operations are slated to resume as normal on Sunday, December 17. The duration of the maintenance was limited to a single day, minimizing disruption to the typical operating schedule.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a significant tourist attraction in Southern California, transports visitors from the desert floor of Palm Springs to the alpine environment of the San Jacinto Mountains. The tramway operates year-round, offering panoramic views and access to hiking trails and recreational areas at the mountain’s summit.
No information was provided regarding any potential impact on staffing or visitor services outside of the tramway’s operational hours on the closure date. Further updates or specific information regarding the maintenance may be released by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway management in the coming days. The contractor responsible for performing the maintenance was not identified.
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