Experience the Majestic Roaring Camp Railroads! 🚂🌲

Embark on a scenic journey through towering redwood groves and the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains aboard one of America’s oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines. This historic train ride takes you on a captivating adventure, following the path once used to haul giant redwood logs out of the mountains in the 1880s. As you travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, the San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel, expert conductors will share the fascinating history of Roaring Camp, the railroad, and the incredible redwood forest.

Choose your adventure:

To Bear Mountain: Travel over trestles and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit, offering stunning views and rich history.
To the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Depart from the Santa Cruz Mountains and enjoy a picturesque ride down to the iconic beach, complete with reverse roundtrip options for a full experience.

Bid now to experience this authentic steam train ride and connect with a piece of California’s historic charm!