Some of the most picturesque train rides in the United States pass through national parks or such famed regions as the Yukon Territory and the Great Smoky Mountains. Many train lines cannot operate year round because of weather concerns, but they provide a delightful experience in natural surroundings from spring t fall.White Pass & Yukon Route
The White Pass & Yukon Route offers three scenic excursion train rides in Alaska between May and September. The White Pass Summit Excursion departs from Skagway and journeys 40 miles round trip up 2,800 feet to the White Pass summit. The Yukon Adventure offers a one-way 62-mile trip between Skagway and Carcross in the Canadian Yukon Territory. The Fraser Meadows Steam Excursion travels 52 miles round trip past the White Pass and into Fraser Meadow. Along the way, passengers can view some of Alaska's countless natural wonders, including glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, gorges and wildflowers.
White Pass & Yukon Route
231 Second Ave
Skagway, AK 99840
800-343-7373
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Great Train Rides in the USA
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Great Train Rides in the USA
Great Train Rides in the USA
