The Georgetown Loop RR Tour

The Georgetown Loop RR Tour is now operating daily with multiple departure times and personalized door-to-door service. Call 970.468.7777 for information and reservations. 25% group discounts are available with parties as little as two people!

No one combines an authentic Wild West train ride, an actual working silver mine tour and a scenic drive to the top of the world quite like Alpenglow Adventures Train Tours! Add a delicious picnic lunch in an amazingly serene mountain park setting plus FREE cookies and lemonade refreshments in a Wild West frontier town and you've got more fun in a single day than most folks find in a whole week!

…Oh, and did we mention FREE digital photos and videos of the whole family sent privately to your email address over the internet? That's right... FREE!

The Historic Georgetown Loop

Our most popular mountain railroad adventure is the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad tour. From late April to early January, we feature daily excursions to the “Silver Queen of the Rockies,”… Georgetown, CO. This railroad traces its heritage all the way back to the booming silver rush days of the 1880’s, when tons of rich minerals were freighted down the tracks through Clear Creek Canyon to the smelters of Denver.

Just getting to Georgetown's Devil's Gate train station (named after a very intriguing rock formation that your driver will point out) is a unique adventure. Your tour guide will feature a brief intermission high atop the snowy peaks of Loveland Pass at 11,990 feet above sea level. You can even have a mid-July snowball fight! The splendor of the Continental Divide is on full display as we present a photographic opportunity for all of you shutterbugs that bankrupts the English language with its raw beauty.

"Thank you so much for making our first visit to Colorado a wonderful one! Your tour is one of the reasons we are planning to come back again in the fall with the rest of our family! My mother wants me to tell you, you were the BEST tour guide that she has ever had the pleasure of meeting. And I couldn't agree with her more."--- Tamika Robinson 8/23

Devil's Gate Train Station

Upon arrival at the Devil's Gate train station, our drivers present each Alpenglow Adventures passenger with a complimentary water bottle and sunscreen lotion prior to boarding. Next, smile for the camera as your driver/photographer clicks a close-up shot of you and your compadres on the scenic Clear Creek bridge. Then board the historic narrow-gauge train and choose between the sun-splashed open-air rail cars for taking the best photos or the roofed open-air cars for maximum comfort!

"Thank you for an informative trip and high adventure. We had a delightful memory in our travel tales."--- Stephanie Paulson 9/23

Spectacular Views of Clear Creek

With three blasts from the steam whistle, your journey begins. Ride in comfort and style as the powerful turn-of-the-century locomotive chugs through lush forests of blue spruce and lodgepole pine. And keep your camera ready as the railroad crosses the thunderous waters of Clear Creek eight times!

From its birth at the top of the Continental Divide to the majestic waterfalls beneath the High Bridge, Clear Creek is what inspired treasure seekers to "go west, young man, go west and grow up with the country." Chock full of gold flakes and nuggets, this vibrant waterway runs cold and clear all year long and enthralls rail passengers with its sparkling vistas and thunderous acoustics.

"I received our photos and they are amazing. Thank you for the best train tour and capturing those beautiful memories for us!"--- Amanda Swearer 2/25

1880’s-era Silver Mine

Then, explore the 1880’s Lebanon silver mine, escorted by a seasoned and knowledgeable tour guide. This expedition will amaze and delight you with the visual history of deep-rock mining and the early frontier lifestyle. If you’re eagle-eyed, you might even find a silver nugget or two, still nestled in the landscape. Many of our guests have claimed that this mine tour was far and away the most unique experience of their entire Colorado vacation!

"Thank you so much for the photos and the video. They highlight perfectly our Rocky Mountain adventure. We also enjoyed your extremely knowledgeable commentary. So enlightening!"--- Shirley Dimmit 5/24

95-foot High Bridge

After the hour-long silver mine tour, re-board the train and experience the awesome views from the High Bridge as the train completes a 360º loop above Georgetown. This is the only operating railroad in all of North America that makes a complete loop upon itself in the open air to gain altitude! In so doing, you are suspended 95 feet above the valley floor with the echoes of the train whistle bouncing off the mountain walls. Hold on to your hats!

When the “iron horse” returns you to the picturesque Devil's Gate train station, its time for the next big adventure--- Lunch! But not just any noon-time meal! No, we take you to Georgetown Park for a delicious lunchtime interlude in the Victorian Gazebo in the center of this mountain town oasis.

"We really enjoyed the adventure and your lunch was absolutely amazing! We will definitely recommend your tour adventure."--- Dale and Paul Zick 9/24

Entertainment & Mountain Picnic

Featuring a world-class playground for the young and the young at heart for your pre-lunch entertainment, we then spread an all-you-can-eat picnic lunch in the warm Rocky Mountain sunshine. In today's complex world of multi-tasking and bun-on-the-run fast food lunches… ask yourself, “When was the last time I truly relaxed at a fabulous outdoor picnic setting with friends and family?“ Alpenglow Adventures reconnects to that memorable time in your life when the noon-time pace was a little less hectic and the fine art of picnicking was a one of life's secret treasures!

I thoroughly enjoyed the train ride and your guided informative van ride before and after the train. The lunch was very yummy, too!"--- Janet Liska 4/25

Scooter's Smokehouse BBQ

On those rare occasions when cold and rainy weather becomes an issue, we are proud to switch gears and bring the noontime feast inside at Scooter's Smokehouse BBQ in Georgetown. Featuring true South Texas-style brisket, pork, chicken and ribs, Scooter's is a taste sensation that will have you smackin' your lips with delight! A $20.00 credit per person goes a long way towards filling your bellies with savory bites of tender barbeque. Yee-haw!

"Thank you so much for the great pictures and the tour. We had the best time!!!!!! The food was terrific and your knowledge of Colorado was awesome! Thank you again from 2 Iowans!"--- Denise Mcanally 7/24

Downtown Historic Georgetown

After filling your bellies with great food, your driver then performs an impromptu magic show, featuring some of the younger guests on the tour as the magician's apprentices… complete with prizes for all the youngsters! Before leaving the park, we commemorate the fun with a relaxing photo opportunity at the recently restored frontier gazebo, for one of the most endearing family settings in America. So don’t forget to bring your video camera and be ready to capture some once-in-a-lifetime footage.

Next, we take our guests to Downtown Historic Georgetown, where we feature a leisurely stroll through the fascinating old-time curio shops in the frontier downtown promenade. How does fabulous discounts on a wide variety of souvenir merchandise and FREE cookies and lemonade refreshments sound?

"Thank you, Joel. We loved the tour and the photos and videos were icing on the cake. Your knowledge of the area is fantastic. We will be happy to recommend your services."--- Vernon & Joyce Prevatt 7/24

"Thank you so much, Joel. We appreciate your service and kindness for taking good care of us."--- Chris Rodriguez 2/25

4 & 6 Hour Georgetown Loop Tours

Perhaps, you’re up for the train ride but don’t have a full eight hours to spend. Then call us at 970.468.7777 and ask about our 4 & 6 Hour Train Tours.

4 Hour Georgetown Loop Economy Excursion

New for 2025 by popular demand, Alpenglow Adventures is introducing the 4 Hour Georgetown Loop RR Economy excursion! If your time and budget is somewhat limited, we can still make the best outdoor adventure in the Rockies part of your agenda. In a compact 4 hour timeframe, your family can get direct door-to-door van service, take a round-trip ride on the train and, sure enough, still manage to stop in downtown Georgetown long enough to slurp those delicious FREE cookies and lemonade refreshments! With this tour, there are morning and afternoon departure times available to fit your personal schedule. Give us four hours and we'll pay you back with never-ending smiles!

Thank you so much. We had an amazing experience!!!"--- Gina Krutulus  9/24

6 Hour Georgetown Loop, Shopping & Lunch Tour

You still get the breath-taking Loveland Pass photo op, the round-trip railroad adventure, the self-guided Georgetown stroll, with 10% discount offers at several of the historic downtown Georgetown shops for all of our Alpenglow Adventures guests, plus of course, the FREE cookies and lemonade refreshments all in a compact 6 hour setting. Best of all, enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat picnic lunch in a beautiful park setting with an amazing playground for the youngsters.

"I have already recommended you to two of my friends who like to visit Colorado for skiing and would like to do one of your tours."--- Michelle Garcia  1/25

 6 hour Georgetown Loop Train & Silver Mine Excursion

Want to go deep into an ancient silver mine from the 1870's? You know you'd look awesome in a hard hat! Consider the Georgetown Loop/Silver Mine Tour option. In the middle of your narrow-gauge steam engine train ride, you stop at the Lebanon Silver Mine and take a fascinating underground adventure in a well lit, well ventilated silver mine from the 1880's. As an added bonus, you can combine these two different 6 hour options for your family so that Mom can get some extra time to check out all of the fascinating shops in historic Georgetown while Dad and the kids don their hardhats and explore the deep underground world of the mythical Tommyknockers!

"Thanks again for being so much fun. We all agree that if we get out there again soon, we will look you up for some more adventures, We had a great time with you :)"---Pam Benedick  8/24

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Tour Prices and Booking Below

PLEASE NOTE

All prices quoted refer to all public and private customer pick-up locations in Summit County (Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone and Silverthorne). For door-to-door service in Eagle County (Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek and Edwards) add $100 per person.

4 Hour Georgetown Loop RR Economy Excursion

This tour takes approximately 4 hours from all Summit County pick-up locations and return.

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6 Hour Georgetown Loop, Shopping & Lunch Excursion

This tour takes approximately 6 hours from all Summit County pick-up locations and return.

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6hr Georgetown Loop Train & Silver Mine Excursion

This tour takes approximately 6 hours from all Summit County pick-up locations and return.

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8hr Georgetown Loop Railroad Deluxe Excursion

This comprehensive tour includes all of the features and activities that we can offer to our guests. As an added bonus, right after the delicious lunch, we'll drive you in our luxury van up, up, up to the top of Guanella Pass to a 14,000-foot mountain named Mt. Bierstadt. The scenic beauty and abundant wildlife of this high alpine journey will suggest that you have truly found heaven on earth!

This tour takes approximately 8 to 8 1/2 hours from all Summit County pick-up locations and return.

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