Mendocino County: Skunk Train Pudding Creek Train Ride
ID: GYG324483-574993
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Enjoy a scenic 7-mile round trip on the historic "Skunk Train" along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary, home to blue herons, ospreys, egrets, and more. Enjoy pristine views that have remained largely unchanged for well over a century.
Take in the beautiful and relaxing scenery on this 7-mile roundtrip journey, which departs the Depot in downtown Fort Bragg year-round. Travel along the Pudding Creek Estuary, home to abundant wildlife and natural beauty. Ride through ancient redwoods to the tranquil setting of Glen Blair. The historic tracks were some of the first to be laid down by the California Western Railroad in 1885, and they've been carrying passengers on them ever since.
The original Skunk Train began as a logging route back in 1885, when it transported families and workers to and from the numerous logging camps in the area. The train received its now-famous nickname, the "Skunk Train" back in 1925 when motorcars were introduced that ran on gasoline and which had a pot-bellied stove burning crude oil to keep the passengers warm. Locals said that just like skunks "You could smell them before you could see them". Don't worry, the days of the skunk smell are long gone.
Enjoy free admission the Model Railroad museum, included in the ticket price. See logging history brought to life on an incredible model railroad that has over 1,300 feet of track. View the mill, logging camp, town bridges, trestles, and much more. The museum is located just west of Skunk Train Depot in Fort Bragg.
Highlights
- Take a historic sightseeing train ride along the Pudding Creek Estuary and take in the natural beauty and abundant wildlife
- Pass through Giant Coast Redwoods and learn about the history and ecology of the area
- Ride on historic trains on some of the first tracks ever laid down by the California Western Railroad in 1885
- See logging history brought to life on an incredible model railroad that has over 1,300 feet of track
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check-in
• Please note that that a valid photo ID is required for check-in
• No outside food or beverages are allowed, however snacks and beverages are available for purchase onboard
• While most train rides last 1 hour 15 minutes, the last train of the day will last 1 hour 45 minutes
Skunk Train Depot
100 West Laurel Street Fort Bragg, California 95437
INCLUDED
- 1-hour, 7-mile roundtrip historic sightseeing train ride
- Admission to the model railroad museum located near the Fort Bragg Depot
NOT INCLUDED
- Snacks and beverages, can be purchased onboard
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
