Cactus to Clouds Hike Guide

While it’s a long hike, you can really break this into 3 segments.

If you are an experienced hiker, the “no water” part of this warning is not what sets off alarm bells; it’s the “8 miles, 10 hours” part. That’s a very slow pace and, for most folks, a bit of an exaggeration, but a good clue of the effort involved. When yo

The tram has a unique floor that slowly rotates as you move, allowing you to get a view in all directions.

Park on the adjoining streets but look carefully at the parking signs.

The hike starts in the back corner of the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot.

You start in downtown Palm Springs, hike up to the summit, then descend to the upper tram station, take the tram down, and shuttle back to the start.

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The tram has a unique floor that slowly rotates as you move, allowing you to get a view in all directions.

Park on the adjoining streets but look carefully at the parking signs.

The hike starts in the back corner of the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot.

You start in downtown Palm Springs, hike up to the summit, then descend to the upper tram station, take the tram down, and shuttle back to the start.

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When you time your hike optimally, you’ll be clear of the main danger zone by sunrise.

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