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Celebrate Spring Aboard Railtown 1897’s Wildly Popular Wildflower Train Rides
In compliance with all state, city, and county guidelines, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud and excited to offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard an historic train. With limited availability, Wildflower Train Rides are available on two weekends – April 10-11 & 17-18, 2021 – and sell out quickly. Train rides depart from the Depot promptly at 4:15 p.m. each day.
During the picturesque train ride experience, local naturalist experts and/or interpretive staff at Railtown 1897 will answer questions and point out flower groupings along the way. Wildflower Trains take guests on a six-mile, one-hour roundtrip ride through the scenic landscapes of California’s Gold Country. While the abundance of wildflower viewing is dependent on annual rainfall and weather conditions, trains en