Western US

Track the US West’s best seasonal colors aboard scenic and heritage railways

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad runs through the mountain's forested foothills.
Oregon’s Mount Hood Railroad treats passengers to a panorama of seasonal color. © Mount Hood Railroad

Colorado

Antonito, Colorado & Chama, New Mexico
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Regular train schedule in effect daily from early September through late October.
Telephone: +1 (888) 286-2737.

Cañon City, Colorado
Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Regular ride and dining schedule in effect daily from September through mid-December.
Telephone: +1 (888) 724-5748.

Durango, Colorado
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Ride aboard the Polar Express weekends and selected weekdays from mid-November through New Year’s Day. Telephone: +1 (888) 872-4607.

Leadville, Colorado
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad

Fall Photo Specials run weekends in September and early October; regular train schedule in effect on weekdays.
Telephone: +1 (866) 386-3936.

Oregon

Garibaldi & Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Catch the color on a Fall Splendor Excursion on weekends in October and early November.
Telephone: +1 (503) 842-7972.

Hood River, Oregon
Mount Hood Railroad

Regular excursion schedule in effect on weekends from October through mid-November.
Telephone: +1 (800) 872-4661.

Sumpter & Baker City (McEwen), Oregon
Sumpter Valley Railroad

Fall Foliage Weekend trains operate the fourth weekend of October.
Telephone: +1 (866) 894-2268.

Utah

Heber City, Utah
Heber Valley Railroad

Trains operate daily except Sundays during the September and October foliage season. Telephone: +1 (435) 654-5601.