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Train Rides
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is just under nine miles long and takes three hours and
ten minutes to make the round trip. The train departs in Manitou Springs and makes the
climb to the top of Pikes Peak. The train passes along cascading streams, forests of
Englemann spruce, Colorado blue spruce and Ponderosa Pines. You will also see an area
of bristlecone pines with some trees estimated to be over 2,000 years old. Bighorn sheep
are frequently seen on the trip along with deer and the yellow-bellied marmot. The train
spends approximately thirty minutes at the top of the mountain before making the climb down
giving you a chance to get out, stretch your legs and take some terrific photographs.
Web Site: ‘www.cograilway.com
Caution!
This is a trip to a very high altitude. Some people may feel the affects of the altitude.
You may wish to do an internet search on altitude sickness or consult your physician
prior to making this trip especially if you have an underlying medical condition.
Distance from Whispering Pines is 25.2 miles and 19.5 miles from Little Rocky.
The Royal Gorge Route
Another fun train ride is on the Royal Gorge route in Canon City. Canon city is south of the cabins
and best reached by going through Colorado Springs. The train takes you through the Royal Gorge
and alongside the Arkansas River. Varying classes of service are offered including coach,
glass topped domes, lunch rides, four course dinner rides, and murder mystery rides among others.
Web Site: ‘www.royalgorgeroute.com
Reservations highly recommended. Call 888-724-5748
Distance from Whispering Pines to Canon City is 79 miles and 73 miles from Little Rocky.
The Cripple Creek & Victor narrow Gauge Railroad
Open air cars pulled by a 100-year old steam locomotive. The train departs in Cripple Creek
every forty minutes from mid-May through mid-October. This forty-five minute round-trip
train ride is narrated and also stops for points of interest. Great photo opportunities.
Web Site: ‘www.cripplecreekrailroad.com
Call 719-689-2640 for more information.
The train depot is 23 miles from Whispering Pines and 20 miles from Little Rocky.
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This information is supplied as a courtesy only. Use at our own risk.