Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad
P.O. Box G-1
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4484 http://www.roaringcamp.com/
The Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad offers a scenic trip through redwood forests. Powered by an antique steam locomotive, the train ascends an 8 1/2% grade to reach the top of Bear Mountain. Passengers can view the beautiful scenery from their open-air cars. After reaching the summit of Bear Mountain, the train makes its way back to the Roaring Camp Depot. This 6-mile excursions lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railroad also operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Today’s Beach Trains travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Passengers board the train at the Roaring Camp Depot in Felton, California. Felton is located north of Santa Cruz, near the Monterey Bay. The train operates year-round, and trips are offered daily with the exception of some holidays.
2004 Rates:
Steam Engines (1:15 hours roundtrip):
Adult Fare (13+): $18.00
Child Fare (3-12): $12.00
Children under 3: Free
Beach Trains (3 hours roundtrip):
Adult Fare: (13 & up): $20.00
Child Fare (3-12) $15.00
Children under 3: Free
Parking is an additional $5 at each location. For more information on this great railroad trip, as well as access to a timetable and maps, visit the railroad's website at: http://www.roaringcamp.com/.
