CHEAT MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER
NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 128-mile, 9-hour (all day) round-trip to Spruce will not be available in 2012. Click Here for more information.
Travel into the high country spruce forests of legendary Cheat Mountain on the most distinctive rail excursion in the Eastern United States. Named in honor of the little endangered creature whose sole habitat is the river of the same name, the CHEAT MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER takes you through some of the wildest mountain wilderness you will ever experience.
2012 Cheat Mountain Salamander Trip Information
6.5 Hour Round-Trip to Cheat Bridge Departing the Elkins Depot at 10:15 am
This 88-mile (approximately 6.5-hour) round trip includes many interesting features such as a long tunnel built with an “S” curve far underneath Cheat Mountain, numerous long mountain vistas, and many opportunities to view exotic wildlife including bald eagle and black bear. Stops will be made at the inspirational “High Falls of the Cheat” as well as Cheat Bridge.
*The 6.5 Hour Cheat Mountain Salamander is available by phone reservation only.*
2012 DATES |
2012 TICKETS |
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ROUND TRIP |
Adult (12-64) | $62 | |
| Departs the Elkins depot at 10:15am | Child (4-11) | $54 | |
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MAY
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25, 26 | Senior (65+) | $60 |
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JUNE
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2, 16, 30 |
Military |
$59 |
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JULY
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6, 14, 20, 28 | Children age 3 and Under ride FREE! Price includes sandwich buffet and beverages served in the “Red Spruce” dining car.
Tickets purchased the day of the trip will be $2 additional. |
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AUGUST
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10, 11, 24, 25 | ||
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SEPTEMBER
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8, 22, 28 | ||
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OCTOBER
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Tuesday through Saturday entire month except 30 & 31 | ||
| TRAINS SELL OUT FAST.
SECURE A TICKET FOR 2012
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Boarding Location:
The Elkins Depot 38:55 17 N 79:51 3 W
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Group Seating:
Every effort will be made to seat groups as close together as possible on the train. Please let us know your needs prior to boarding.
Boarding:
Elkins boarding area is located at the Depot on 315 Railroad Avenue in the Downtown area.
Ticket office in Elkins is open 45 minutes to an hour prior to departure. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your boarding passes.
NOTE: Please inform us by email or phone if ticket holders with different names are sitting together!
Cancellation Policy:
If cancellations are made within 48 hours prior to boarding, there will be no refund. If notice of cancellation is made before 48 hours before departure, a 10% cancellation will be charged to any refund. You may reschedule at any time with no charges for a trip in the 2012 season. Gift certificates can be issued for the full amount of the reservation at any time.
Call 877-686-7245
