Fall Special Weekend Rides:
Join us on the Leadville Railroad for our Fall Train Rides! As the leaves begin to paint the landscape with brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold, there’s no better way to embrace the beauty of fall. Fall train rides offer a unique opportunity to witness nature’s grandeur. All while relishing the comforting rhythm of the tracks and uninterrupted time with friends and family. So climb on board any day in September for a relaxing trip, or book on Saturday or Sunday for an extra long ride, a perfect way to capture that picture perfect fall memory. Reservations are strongly suggested.
When do we leave:
The Leadville Railroad will depart from our historic red brick depot at 326 E. 7th St. Leadville Colorado at 2:00PM Monday through Thursday or 10:00AM and 2:00PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We suggest arriving 30 min prior to get your tickets and board the train. check out our FAQ to learn more!
What to expect:
Experience panoramic views of the upper Arkansas River Valley and revel in the beauty of watching the colors change to vibrant reds, oranges and golds. Sip on delicious seasonal beverages, like hot apple cider, hot chocolate and a number of local Colorado beers!
The crisp mountain air will refresh you as you observe mother nature in all her glory. Don’t forget to bring extra coats, jackets, gloves and even a blanket!
Our captivating conductor will supply you with a charming historical commentary of Leadville’s colorful history and railroading in the area.
Come prepared with your camera to take in the unique views from almost 11,000 ft.
Where do we stop:
The train will make a short stop at a historic steam engine water tower. While here you are able to get off the train and explore part of the San Isabel National forest! During this stop you have the opportunity to capture an amazing family photo, read about the history of the Climax Molybdenum mine, and ask the conductor any questions that may come up throughout the trip! There is an opportunity to take a look into the cab of the engine and even walk through a vintage caboose!
When to book:
Our Fall Special Weekends are some of our most popular trips of the year and will sell out. We suggest booking as soon as possible to secure your date.
What class of service is best:
We offer two types of seating on our Fall Rides. Coach seating, seated first come first serve, is not heated. However we do have open, and Semi enclosed cars for you to choose from. Given that our weather can be slightly unpredictable in the fall we do suggest you bring appropriate clothing for 11,000 ft. Generally extra layers, gloves, hats and even a blanket are a good idea. Lastly if you would prefer to have a reserved seat booking in our Lounge Car is the way to go. These are limited so making reservations early is a good idea. We cant wait to have you on board with us! Lounge Cars
Can We Bring our Dogs?
While we do allow dogs on the train in our coach seating our Fall trips are generally very busy. This means that your dog will potentaily be around lots of people, kids and other dogs. If that sounds like something that your dog would love then please bring them on board. We will have a waver for you to sign for them to sign. If however you think they might enjoy a different experience there are two places in town that do doggie day care. One is Mountain Dog Romp and Comp and the Other is Grateful Paws. Both are linked below. Please note these places may require meet and greets and reservations.
