Train Rides
Located in beautiful Georgetown, Colorado, the Georgetown Loop Train Ride allows visitor to experience Colorado’s former silver mining town from a unique perspective! Ride through the Rocky Mountains, taking in the mountains, canyons and historic locations that once boomed with mining life. This Colorado train ride is sure to please the youngest to the oldest in your crowd, so climb aboard!
Train Rides & Nearby Adventures
Thrill the Entire Family!
A historic silver mining town, Georgetown, Colorado is located between Denver and Breckenridge right off I-70. Only 45 minutes from Denver, this Rocky Mountain town offers spectacular views of surrounding peaks and lakes.
The railway consists of a three-foot narrow gauge railroad and serves as a connector between the former mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume. It winds two miles through a steep, narrow mountain canyon in a “corkscrew,” travelling twice the distance and gaining more than 600 feet in elevation. Today, the Georgetown Loop Railway includes 3 historic and preserved locomotives that currently run on recycled waste and corn oil. This ride brings Colorado history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill the entire family!
About The Georgetown Loop Railway
Things to Know
The Georgetown Loop Railroad has open cars, closed cars, and covered cars (with open windows). Because Colorado weather can vary, we recommend bringing multiple layers of clothing to stay comfortable in both warm and cool conditions.
- Ages 3 and under are free
- 3-15 years is youth rate
- 15+ is adult rate
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Find us across Colorado! Use our handy map to determine the activities convenient to your destination.Georgetown Loop Railroad Location
Directions: When traveling on Interstate 70, east or westbound, take Exit #228. Turn right at the Visitor’s Center and follow the signs to Loop Drive from Argentine Street or Sixth Street to the Devil’s Gate parking area. Parking is free and limited to passenger vehicles only.
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On Your Train Ride Adventure
RIDE A PLACE OF COLORADO HISTORY
In the wake of Colorado’s Gold Rush, trains developed both as an integral component of the industrial revolution, as well as a means for tourists to experience the rugged beauty of the west. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, completed in 1884, represents one of Colorado’s earliest tourist ventures, allowing visitors stunning views of the area’s peaks and mountains. The Georgetown Loop Express was originally built in 1884 to connect the two mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume through a deep, mountain canyon. It has since been re-engineered and reconstructed, but you’ll get the same historic feel of over 100 years ago.
LOOPS AND MORE
After its original use was discontinued, this narrow-gauge Colorado train ride became one of Colorado’s first tourist attractions. Although only 2 miles separate Georgetown and Silver Plume, the “corkscrew” route used to construct this railroad is more than 4 miles long! While you ride, you will be able to buy food and drinks on the train while you enjoy the experience.
CLOSE & QUICK
Located only 45 minutes from Denver, Summit County or Winter Park, you can complete your train ride adventure in about a half day or less. And with multiple departure times, you’ll find just the right fit for your schedule. The train ride itself is about 1 hour, 15 minutes long. Add a mine tour to extend the trip to 2 ½ hours.
ADD A MINING TOUR
The Lebanon Mining Tour is a guided walking tour through real 1880s silver mines. Accessible only by train, you’ll see the Lebanon Mill, the miners’ change room and tool room, the Mine Manager’s office, and more. History comes alive on this authentic Colorado train ride and mine experience. It’s easy to combine an AVA rafting trip on Clear Creek or a zipline tour with your Georgetown Loop Train Ride – both activities are located just a few minutes away in Idaho Springs. Ask us how or book today!