Denver Mountain Peaks Day Trip with Georgetown Loop Train Ride
Denver, Colorado
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 9 hours
Go beyond Denver on this photo op-packed day trip including mountain scenery and a thrilling train ride. Travel along Squaw Pass to Echo Lake Lodge for lunch with a spectacular view. In Silver Plume, ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad, a narrow gauge railway. Drive through the silver mining town of Georgetown with its lovely Victorian homes, and conclude your trip with more fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains. This relaxing, varied tour makes it easy to see some of the natural beauty for which Colorado is famous.
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Go beyond Denver on this photo op-packed day trip including mountain scenery and a thrilling train ride. Travel along Squaw Pass to Echo Lake Lodge for lunch with a spectacular view. In Silver Plume, ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad, a narrow gauge railway. Drive through the silver mining town of Georgetown with its lovely Victorian homes, and conclude your trip with more fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains. This relaxing, varied tour makes it easy to see some of the natural beauty for which Colorado is famous. Your adventure begins with pickup from your Denver hotel or Cherry Creek Shopping Center in central Denver. Head west into the Rocky Mountain foothills aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Take in sensational vistas around every curve as you travel along Squaw Pass. Stop at Echo Lake Lodge and enjoy lunch with views of the placid azure lake and rugged mountain peaks.
Next, head to Silver Plume, an old silver mining town, and climb aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Take a breathtaking ride on this 19th-century narrow gauge railway more than 9,000 feet (2,743) above sea level. Descend a steep canyon on the train through 4.5 miles (7.2 km) of dramatic mountainous terrain to Georgetown, another silver mining town of yesteryear, and loop back up to Silver Plume.
Afterward, reboard your coach to explore Georgetown further, admiring Victorian homes and buildings along the way. Capture plenty of stunning photos of the Rocky Mountains during your return journey to Denver. Your 9-hour day trip ends back at Denver's Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
Next, head to Silver Plume, an old silver mining town, and climb aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Take a breathtaking ride on this 19th-century narrow gauge railway more than 9,000 feet (2,743) above sea level. Descend a steep canyon on the train through 4.5 miles (7.2 km) of dramatic mountainous terrain to Georgetown, another silver mining town of yesteryear, and loop back up to Silver Plume.
Afterward, reboard your coach to explore Georgetown further, admiring Victorian homes and buildings along the way. Capture plenty of stunning photos of the Rocky Mountains during your return journey to Denver. Your 9-hour day trip ends back at Denver's Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
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