Scenic and Historic Colorado Railroads

Cripple Creek and Victor

Route starts at Cripple Creek

The train will start from an old-fashioned train station in Cripple Creek and travel to Victor, affording excellent views of Pikes Peak along the way.

How Long? Approximately 45 minutes

Rates:
Adults: $12.25
Children (3-12): $8

Phone: 719-689-2640

The Ski Train

Route starts in Denver

When it started in 1940, the purpose of the Ski Train was to take skiers up in the mountains to Winter Park. Skiers can still take the train to Winter Park today. The train starts at Union Station, in Downtown Denver.

How Long? About 2 hours

Phone: 303-296-4754

See skitrain.com for details

The California Zephyr

Route starts in 6 different Colorado locations, including Denver.

This railroad covers the 2,500 miles between San Francisco and Chicago. A small portion of the railroad is now operated by Amtrak and makes 6 stops throughout the state.

How Long? One day

Please visit amtrak.com for details
Cumbres and Toltec

Route starts in Antonito

The Cumbres and Toltec covers 64 miles and stops in Chama New Mexico, allowing you to see the scenery of two states in one day!

How Long? Approximately 6 1/2 hours

Rates:
Adults: $74
Children: $37

Phone: 888-286-2737

Rio Grande

Route starts in Alamosa

This train runs along the San Isabel Forest, and offers incredible views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range.

2 hours

Reservations recommended

Rates:
Adults: $33
Children (ages 4-12): $20

Phone: 719-486-3936

Make Reservations Online

Georgetown Loop

Route starts in Georgetown

You will ride through pretty mountain views near Georgetown. More information about Georgetown and the Loop railroad here You will have the option of touring the Lebanon Mine along the way.

How Long? The ride lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. If you take the optional mine tour, it is an additional hour and 15 minutes just for the tour.

Reservations Recommended.

Rates:
Adults: $23
Children: $17

The fares are more if you choose to tour the Lebanon Mine.

Phone: 1-888-456-6777

No Online Reservations.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Route starts in Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak railway is the world's highest cog railway. You can read more about the Pikes Peak Cog Railway here

How Long? About 3 hours round trip. Once you reach the top, you only have half an hour at the summit before you have to go down again.

Reservations required.

Rates:
Adults: $30.50 April 1-June 30 and August 19-December 31
$32.50 July 1-August 18

Children: $17.00 April 1-June 30 and August 19-December 31
$18.00 July 1-August 18

Phone: 719-685-5401

Make Reservations Online

Durango Silverton Railroad

Route starts in Durango

You will travel in an old fashioned steam train through spectacular scenery along the Animas River. The Animas has its source high in the San Juan Mountains.

How Long? The ride is approximately 3 1/2 hours.

Reservations recommended.

Rates:
Adults: $79
Children (4-11): $49

Phone: 1-888-872-4607

No online reservations.

Royal Gorge

Route starts from Canon City

Take a spectacular ride through beautiful scenery in Royal Gorge Canyon.

Besides riding the train, you can see Royal Gorge Bridge, which is the highest suspension bridge in the world. If you're truly adventurous, take the Sky Coaster ride, which swings over the canyon. There are great views and photography opportunities!

How Long? The ride is about 2 hours round trip, 3 hours if you are riding a dinner train.

Reservations are recommended.

Rates:
Adults: $33
Children (ages 3-12) $22

Other packages, such as dinner, lunch, and murder mystery dinners are more per person.

Phone: 719-276-4000