Cactus to Clouds Trail, Palm Springs

Name: Cactus to Clouds Trail
Address: Palm Springs, United States

#3 among attractions in Palm Springs

Hiking trail, Hiking

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Facts and practical information

The Cactus to Clouds Trail is a hiking route in California. It begins in Palm Springs, California, and ascends to San Jacinto Peak. With a net elevation gain of roughly 10,300 feet, it has one of the greatest elevation increases among day-hike routes in the United States. The elevation gain happens in only 16 miles, also making it one of the steeper trails of its length in the world. The trail runs roughly parallel to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and the upper part of the trail runs very close to the Mountain station of the tramway. ()

Length: 21 miMaximum elevation: 10834 ftMinimal elevation: 520 ftCoordinates: 33°49'31"N, 116°33'4"W

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Cactus to Clouds Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tahquitz Canyon, Plaza Theatre, Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Palm Springs Art Museum.

1.1 miS
Canyon
Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs
28 min walk • Nestled within the desert city of Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon stands as a natural marvel, offering visitors a unique blend of cultural history and scenic beauty. This striking canyon, part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land, is renowned...
~1810 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs
9 min walk • The Plaza Theatre is a historic theater located at 128 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California. It is an anchor of La Plaza, a streetside collection of shops, one of the first planned shopping centers in Southern California, opened in 1936.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Palm Springs
13 min walk • Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan Association, also known as American Savings and the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture & Design Center/Edwards Harris Pavilion, is a historic building located in Palm Springs, California. The building is a fine example of the short span of time that master architect E.
~500 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs
3 min walk • The Palm Springs Art Museum was founded in 1938, and is a regional art, natural science and performing arts institution for Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California, United States.
~1980 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Palm Springs
10 min walk • The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is a culture and history museum located in Palm Springs, California, United States, focusing on the Cahuilla people of the Coachella Valley.
0.4 miSE
Museum
Cornelia White House, Palm Springs
10 min walk • The Cornelia White House is a historic 1893 wooden residential structure located in downtown Palm Springs, California, and is one of the oldest surviving structures in the town.
1 miNE
33°49'55"N • 116°32'6"W
Robolights, Palm Springs
27 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Entertainment
1.1 miSE
33°48'41"N • 116°32'35"W
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs, Palm Springs
28 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.5 miNE
33°49'52"N • 116°32'49"W
Desert Art Center, Palm Springs
12 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Classes and workshops
~590 ftSE
33°49'26"N • 116°33'0"W
Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1540 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Entertainment
Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Palm Springs
8 min walk • The Palm Springs Walk of Stars is a walk of fame in downtown Palm Springs, California, where "Golden Palm Stars", honoring various people who have lived in the greater Palm Springs area, are embedded in the sidewalk pavement. The walk includes portions of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, La Plaza Court and Museum Drive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cactus to Clouds Trail?

Nearby attractions include Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs (3 min walk), Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs (3 min walk), Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Palm Springs (8 min walk), American Legion Auxiliary, Palm Springs (8 min walk).

How to get to Cactus to Clouds Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cactus to Clouds Trail:

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Palm Springs Downtown • Lines: 2201, N2002 (25 min walk)
Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center • Lines: 6 (27 min walk)