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Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train. Since 1885 the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon.
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Why is it called the Skunk Train? The nickname “Skunk Train”...
- Wolf Tree Turn
Embark on a historic journey with the Skunk Train,...
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Since 1885 A Legacy of Rail The Redwood Route has been...
- Pudding Creek Express
Enjoy a scenic 75-minute, 7-mile, round trip along the...
- Christmas Tree Train
Join us aboard a Magical Christmas Train as we journey along...
- Pumpkin Express
Take a Ride on the Historic Skunk Train in Fort Bragg &...
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Take a Ride on the Historic Skunk Train in Fort Bragg &...
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Skunk Train. Ride a historic train through soaring coast redwoods. Originally built in 1885 to transport redwood logs from the rugged backcountry to the coast, the Skunk Train now ferries sightseers to and fro between the waterfront town of Fort Bragg inland to the cowboy town of Willits on California’s North Coast.
Trips departing from both Fort Bragg, CA and Willits, CA on the historic Redwood Route of Mendocino County. The Pudding Creek Express departs from Fort Bragg, on which your train will travel along the Pudding Creek Estuary to Glen Blair Junction on this short and scenic 1-hour, 7-mile roundtrip.
Enjoy a scenic 75-minute, 7-mile, round trip along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary – home to blue herons, ospreys, egrets, and more. This short trip departs from our Fort Bragg depot, with a brief stop at Glen Blair Junction. It’s a great way to spend the morning or early afternoon. Buy Tickets.
Operated originally as a logging railroad in the late 1800s, the Skunk Train is now a passenger train, offering year-round excursions running between Willits and Fort Bragg. On half-day trips riders are treated to a unique view of towering redwood groves and pristine rivers on a journey of exceptional beauty.
Embark on a historic journey with the Skunk Train, descending into the Noyo River Canyon. This unique travel experience offers a glimpse of one of the oldest redwood trees, the Wolf Tree, right in the heart of the Mendocino redwoods. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur!
Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train. Since 1885 the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon.
