The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes

Category: Tourist attraction in Fort Bragg, California

Address: 100 W Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA

Phone: +17079646371

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–3PM

Monday: 9AM–3PM

Tuesday: 9AM–3PM

Wednesday: 9AM–3PM

Thursday: 9AM–3PM

Friday: 9AM–3PM

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

J Rosales

Aug 8, 2022

What a wonderful historical train tour. An amazing look at travel by train and the history of this area of California. Highly recommended. Will try and return for the pumpkin patch run or the Christmas run! Very fun and special.

Ethan Bernstein

Jul 29, 2022

The experience of cycling on an old railroad track through redwoods is spectacular! What made the ride even more spectacular is that these rail bikes are equipped with battery-powered pedal assist motor so you can save your sweat for other times worth sweating about. We enjoyed the pointview of a train engineer during the heydays of the steam locomotives going on track that curves right and left and going across trestle bridges. It was fun!

Tom Curtis

Jul 11, 2022

Two adults and two kids - two hundred dollars and well worth it. We found the Skunk Train while on an RV trip around the country with our grandsons. Initially, a road sign caught my eye but I discounted it as yet another road side attraction. My wife was interested enough to look it up and it looked interesting enough for a detour. BEST DETOUR EVER!! This is a two hour train ride with a real diesel train and very old passenger cars AND an open car. They take you an hour into the mountains then back. You will see redwoods and travel through a hand carved tunnel. I can’t do justice to just how awesome this ride is. They have a snack bar and a bathroom onboard and you can move freely between the cars!! Regardless of covid, I strongly suggest you wear a mask. This is a real Diesel Train complete with diesel exhaust so the mask will trap a good bit of soot. People working there were so nice and friendly - remember to bring cash for a tip! This excursion was well worth the detour.

Pamela Lane

Jul 3, 2022

The skunk train was AMAZING. So fun, so informational, and the beautiful scenery, cool breezes and even a snack area on the train. I loved that we were able to stop and get out for a little bit, got some great family pictures.. We had the best time.. all 12 of us.. from 3 to 62 Loved it..

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Questions & Answers

If traveling with small dogs is the train animal friendly?

Melissa Alvarez | Sep 5, 2018
Linda Johnson | Sep 5, 2018

Yes, as long as they are leashed.

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What time does the 1 hour train run? Where do we start? Do we come to the fort brag station?

jennifer young | Sep 5, 2018
The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes | Sep 5, 2018

The one hour ride (Pudding Creek Express) starts and ends in Fort Bragg. It runs at different times throughout the year – this time of year there are 11am and 1pm trains most days. Later in the summer we add a 3pm train, and 4:30pm trains on some weekends.

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I recently bought a magnet for thus attraction at a Big Bear ca 2nd hand store. I rode this train in the 1978 with my best friend Kimberly and her family. What a great memory still.

Karen Henkels | Jun 6, 2022
Joyce White | Jun 6, 2022

This is a fun family attraction They even have bicycle rail cars to petal

Is this open

Hauji Molaison | Sep 4, 2020
David Noriega | Sep 4, 2020

Yes

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Is there RV parking closeby?

Cristina Allred | Sep 5, 2019
Cynthia Braun | Sep 5, 2019

Yes you should be able to park their but get their early.

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Flowers on route?

Peter Saxby | Sep 5, 2019
Jodah Reed | Sep 5, 2019

Just the ones along the way...

Is Willits at the end of the California Western Railroad in conjunction with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad?

Brian Falzon | Sep 5, 2019
Michael Finerty | Sep 5, 2019

Skunk train goes half way from Willits and Fort Bragg.

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How much are tickets for the train. What hours does it run?

Pat Baker | Sep 5, 2018
The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes | Sep 5, 2018

We offer two main trips – the one-hour roundtrip Pudding Creek Express out of Fort Bragg, and the four-and-a-half-hour roundtrip Northspur Flyer out of Willits. The Pudding Creek Express is $25 for adults and $15 for children, and the Northspur Flyer is $84 for adults and $42 for children. Hours shift throughout the year, but during the summer the train runs most days, with a 9:45am departure from Willits for the Northspur Flyer, and multiple trips each day out of Fort Bragg for the Pudding Creek Express (for example, on Saturdays in June trains leave at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 4:30pm).

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Is there more than one train a day.

Frank Minear | Sep 5, 2018
Linda Johnson | Sep 5, 2018

Yes. The train ride last one hour.

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Is the fire near Willits causing issues with the skunk train

Cathy Falcone | Sep 2, 2022
fatma shoukry | Sep 3, 2022

Not at all. Its bright and nice out here.

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Does it run in October?

thomas day | Sep 4, 2021
Tiffany Andre | Sep 4, 2021

Yes. Go online and you can check the schedule

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I want to visit a friend in fort Bragg. If I took an Amtrak from Denver is this a station I would end up?

anita la petite mort | Sep 4, 2021
Tiffany Andre | Sep 4, 2021

No. Private tracks, NOT connected to Amtrak. You'll have to disembark in either Oakland, San Francisco, Redding or Sacramento and drive to Fort Bragg on the coast. Sorry. Wish you could connect via the train.

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How much is the cost per person

Oscar Nava | Sep 4, 2021
Ride beach | Jan 7, 2022

Should be free since they are stealing lands under eminent domain

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Where can I fill out the waivers for the rail bikes online?

Lisa Hill | Sep 4, 2021
James Diaz | Sep 4, 2021

$250 per two person rail bike

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Is this local....round trip...how far...im not from Fort Bragg

Claudia Perez | Sep 4, 2020
Jeannette Davis | Sep 4, 2020

From Fort Bragg, the train goes to Glen Blair Junction, and is there about 20 minutes. Then, returns back to Fort Bragg. It doesn't go thru to Willits at this time.

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Why the name Skunk Train

Dolores Besag | Sep 4, 2020
Charles Colbert | Sep 4, 2020

The diesel engine stunk really bad.

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What tour is more worth it ? Pudding Creek that departs form Fort Bragg of the one that departs form Willits ?

roselle serrano | Sep 4, 2020
Alia Myers | Sep 4, 2020

We just did the pudding Creek one which I think is great if you have small children like us. It was just right for her energy and attention. So if you'd like more of an adventure the longer one might be nice.

Can you buy tickets there?

shelli sandders | Sep 4, 2020
Mike Harris | Sep 4, 2020

Yes. I would suggest you purchase ahead of time.

Do they have handicap accessible cars &

Susan Christensen | Sep 4, 2020
Roy Westergaard | Sep 4, 2020

The building dose, Im sure the friendly staff would help you. Covered and open train cars. I will look for, and ask about it later today

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If I’m wanting to book a rail bike for two people, I just need to book one rail bike right?

Lin | Sep 4, 2020
Gary Kujda | Sep 4, 2020

Yes but you pay for each person

I'm trying to contact the office about getting tickets for the rail bikes, but the phone isn't working. Does anyone have contact info?

tgwood06 | Sep 4, 2020
The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes | Sep 4, 2020

Unfortunately we don’t have any availability tomorrow. The 23rd is our next availability.

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Is there a veterans discount or senior discount???

Chewycookie Guerra | Sep 5, 2019
Peter Leresche | Sep 5, 2019

Senior discount, not sure about Vet

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How do I get tickets for skunk train?

Julianne Kurowski | Sep 5, 2019
Ruth Krzyk | Sep 5, 2019

Online at www.skunktrain.com or at the station in Ft. Bragg or Willits.

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Can passengers catch the train at the willits KOA Camp- ground?

roeroe57803 | Sep 5, 2019
michael finerty | Sep 5, 2019

No

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Is this trip Wheelchair accesible?

Mike Lee | Sep 5, 2019
Leo Madatian | Sep 5, 2019

Yes

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Can we get off the train and spend some time in Fort Bragg or is it an immediate turn around on the train?

Jennifer LM Redmond | Sep 5, 2019
The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes | Sep 5, 2019

There are two trips - the one out of Willits turns around at Crowley, and the one out of Fort Bragg turns around at Glen Blair. There’s a tunnel closure, so no trip from Willits to Fort Bragg at this time.

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My question is about the website. Why is none of the equipment labeled? I couldn't find any identifiers and that made my visit to the website less satisfying.

John Murrow | Sep 5, 2018
Eden Wagner | Sep 5, 2018

What equipment are you looking at? The website is clearly laid out and easy to navigate.

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When will the tunnel be repaired to to travel from Ft.Bragg to willits?

James Gilmore | Sep 5, 2018
Scott Reed | Sep 5, 2018

Got the word that repairs have started a coke weeks ago. Haven't verified yet.

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