During your two and a half hour train ride, you will go through the untamed wilderness of the San Isabel National Forest and up north for panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley. The train climbs 1,000 feet off the valley floor for spectacular views of Freemont Pass and Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert, the two tallest peaks in Colorado. Curious about the history of these Colorado passes, mountains and valleys? The conductor aboard is also a narrator with stories about the history of the railroad, ghosts, tales of the wild and more humorous yet educational narratives. If you have the opportunity to meet the conductor, take it up and enjoy a chance to tour the caboose and the engine.
Once you’ve toured the valley by train, enjoy it firsthand by rafting on the Arkansas River or through Browns Canyon during your visit to central Colorado. If you prefer land more than water, then zip line through the San Isabel National Forest down to base camp. Escape to the wilderness while enjoying a glimpse into the past aboard Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. Hotels nearby are the convenient way to start your journey through the mountains and river-laden terrain of Colorado. When you stay with Choice Hotels near Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad you can take full advantage of our affordable rates to enjoy aspen groves and colorful wildflowers during your locomotive voyage. Reserve now!