Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway
Built in 1880, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a proud remnant of the spirit that won the west. It's a path through steep passes and deep gorges is the stuff of adventure novels--taking passengers on the ride of a lifetime.
The excitement begins when the train departs from the station in Antonito, Colorado, about a 30-minute drive from Alamosa. The imposing peaks of the Rocky Mountains seem to stretch on forever beyond the vast, open San Luis Valley. The train quickly traverses the flat terrain and arrives at a series of hills. It crosses Ferguson's Trestle, named after a man who was hanged there, and then climbs to a lava mesa, a remnant of the mountain's volcanic past. The road winds around wide curves and ascends into the mountains from here. Bears, elk, and deer roam the forests, and hawks and eagles patrol the skies.
The Cumbres and Toltec climbs to 10,015 feet along its route. You'll pass through a light, whispery forest of white-barked, slender aspen trees that turn yellow-gold in the fall. Along the way, you'll pass through Sublette, New Mexico, an abandoned railroad town that still supplies water to the steam locomotives. The train then makes another crossing between Colorado and New Mexico. It does this eleven times in total! Continuing your journey, the train will make its way along the rim of Toltec Gorge and through Mud Tunnel, which is supported by wood beams.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 5.0/5
- Length: 64-miles
- Admission: Deluxe Adult - $195/ Deluxe Child (6-12) - $110/ Deluxe Child (2-5) - $55; Coach Adult - $135/ Coach Child (6-12) $80/ Coach Child (2-5) $40
- Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: Antonio, NM
