Pedal a motor-assisted rail bike on an 11-mile round trip from downtown Blue Ridge
90 minutes
Electric rail bike, Guide
Pedal a four-person electric rail bike through the Blue Ridge countryside on a 90-minute, 11-mile round trip from the historic depot. Your guide pauses midway so you can take photos along the route.
Arrive 45 minutes early for paperwork and limited parking. Closed-toed shoes are required, and riders should be able to pedal recumbently for 70–90 minutes at low exertion. Max weight is 250 pounds per rider; minimum age is 4 and minimum height is 48 inches.
Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a refund minus a $10.00 fee (plus tax) per ticket. Within 48 hours, reservations are nonrefundable. Reschedule within the same calendar year for a $5.00 fee (plus tax) per ticket.
You must be at least 4 years old and at least 48 inches tall. Each rider must weigh 250 pounds or less. Infants and children under 4 are not permitted.
Yes. At least 1 person on each rail bike must be 18 years of age.
Wear closed-toed shoes (required) and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring water or other refreshments (alcohol is not permitted), plus sunscreen and a light jacket or poncho if needed.
Blue Ridge Railway Depot - 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This scenic railway experience in Blue Ridge consistently earns rave reviews, largely thanks to the staff who go above and beyond. Hosts like Tom, Jeff, and Jaime are name-dropped repeatedly for their humor, local knowledge, and genuine warmth. The four-hour round trip seems to be the crowd favorite, with an hour each way and a two-hour stop at a small town straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border where you can browse shops and grab a bite. Families, couples, and groups all seem to find something to love here. The private caboose option gets especially enthusiastic feedback from parents with young kids, and the rail bikes offer a completely different but equally enjoyable way to experience the area. Pre-buying tickets is a smart move and makes check-in quick and painless. One reviewer did feel the scenery didn't quite match their expectations and thought the souvenir package could be more generous for larger groups, so it's worth going in with calibrated expectations. That said, the overwhelming majority leave genuinely happy, many already planning a return trip in the fall when the foliage would make the views even more spectacular.
First time on the rail bikes. Love the fact that they added a little "sightings" of Bigfoot to the ride. Guides were great. Definitely worth the time and $.
Angie Stewart
July 7, 2026
First time on the rail bikes. Love the fact that they added a little "sightings" of Bigfoot to the ride. Guides were great. Definitely worth the time and $.
Angie Stewart
July 7, 2026
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