Roaring Camp Railroads - Redwood Forest
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Roaring Camp Railroads - by Neuroxic (CC BY 4.0)
Description
Roaring Camp Railroads operates two narrow-gauge tourist railroads departing from the Roaring Camp depot in Felton, California. They use old locomotives such as 'Dixiana', a 2-truck Shay built in 1912 originally used in a coal mine in the Appalachian Mountains. The route reviewed here is 'Redwood Forest Steam Train', a 75mins out-and-back to the summit of Bear Mountain - 5km away - with commentaries about the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and forest by the conductor.
Access & Transport
Address: 5401 Graham Hill rd, Felton, CA 95018 Driving directions: https://www.roaringcamp.com/driving-directions Parking fee is $10 Santa Cruz Metro Transit Route 35 stops at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Felton Covered Bridge, a short walk from Roaring Camp
Instructions & Recommendations
There are several activities at Roaring Camp Gates open at 9h00 and parking closes at 17h00 unless trains are operating.
Environmental & Social
Unfortunately, the train runs on diesel. Helps preserve a technical heritage and the Roaring Camp depot.
Conclusion
A short entertaining ride through the redwoods that is let down by its pricing - what a budget for a family! If money is no object and you are in the Santa Cruz area, this is worth a stop. Otherwise, probably not great value.
Key positive
Original
Fun, especially for children
Key negative
Very expensive tickets
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and based on our research, the usual train can accommodate 2 wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Jun, 06
MONDAY10:00 - 15:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 15:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 15:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 15:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 15:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 16:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:30
Start of Season 2:Sep, 06
MONDAY10:00 - 12:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 12:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 12:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 12:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 12:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 15:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 15:00