Ride a 3-Hour Wildflower Train Tour in Leadville
Spot alpine wildflowers on a narrated 3-hour train ride and short guided hike
Duration
3 Hours
Includes
Roundtrip train ride, narration
Highlights
Ride the Leadville Railroad for a roundtrip, partially narrated journey, then join a guided 20-minute hike to view alpine wildflowers at over 10,000 feet.
- Ride a roundtrip train from Leadville with narration for half the trip
- Join a guided 20-minute hike through forests, groves, and open meadows
- View multiple wildflower varieties near the water tower
- Choose general seating (first come, first served) or lounge car booth seating
- Buy snacks and drinks from the onboard concession car
- Check in at will call at the depot before you board
Things to know
You may bring your own food and drinks, but alcohol is not allowed onboard. If you use a wheelchair, note it in your reservation comments.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. If capacity allows, you can change your trip date or excursion, but changes (date, time, or car type) cost $6.00 per ticket and must be made before the original trip date. No refunds for no-shows or late arrival.
FAQs
Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure. Check in at will call at the depot before you board, and arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to avoid losing your seat.
Dress in layers for cool mountain conditions at 10,000 feet. Bring hiking shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle, and a camera.
Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Do not bring alcohol onboard; you can buy alcohol in the concession car.
Meeting details
326 E. 7th St. Leadville Colorado 80461
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Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin
Admission includedStep inside Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin and you step directly into Leadville's silver-rush past. The crisp mountain air outside gives way to richly appointed parlors, period wallpapers, and carefully preserved furnishings that speak to the ambitions of a booming Colorado mining town. Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin presents two distinct personalities side by side, making the site one of the most textured historic stops in the Rockies.
