Moab to Glenwood Springs

• Moab

  4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  In the afternoon, board Rocky Mountaineer in the “Adventure Capital of the West”, Moab, Utah. Your meeting point will be communicated in your final travel documents. Moab is known as the gateway to Utah’s Might 5 National Parks and attracts visitors from all over the world to explore Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks. Enjoy locally-inspired dinner, snacks, and complimentary beverages onboard.

• Arches National Park

  Admission Ticket Free

  Your journey starts by traveling through breathtaking red rock formations as you pass by Arches National Park. . In the distance, you will see the La Sal Mountains, which is the second-highest mountain range in Utah. Originally a cattle ranch in the 1900s, this iconic national park was established as Arches National Monument by President Herbert Hoover in April 1929. The park displays over 2,000 arches, the longest being the Landscape Arch, with a light opening of 306 feet/93 meters across. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Thompson

  Admission Ticket Free

  One of the few ghost towns in the area is Thompson Springs, Utah. Although a few residents still call this area home, the town has very few remaining buildings. Located in the Thompson Canyon is an archeological site called the Thompson Wash Rock Art District. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes several petroglyphs and pictographs left by early Native Americans. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Cisco Ghosttown

  Admission Ticket Free

  Like Thompson Springs, the small town of Cisco, Utah, was once a thriving community and a watering stop for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad’s steam engines. The construction of Interstate 70 and the demise of the steam locomotive created an economic crash, turning Cisco into its current state of a ghost town. If you think you recognize this ghost town, it may be because Thelma and Louise drove through here on the run from the law in the 1990 movie. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Ruby Canyon

  Admission Ticket Free

  Red sandstone cliffs line the canyon walls of this 25-mile/40-kilometer canyon located on the Colorado River. Popular for river rafting, this portion of the Colorado River is otherwise largely inaccessible. Painted on the walls of Ruby Canyon are the words “Utah I Colorado,” marking the border between the two states. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Fruita

  Admission Ticket Free

  The city of Fruita is surrounded by stunning mesas and is known for its dinosaur fossils. The city is also uniquely known for being the home of “Mike the Headless Chicken” and holds a festival every May in his memory. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Grand Junction

  Admission Ticket Free

  As your journey continues east, you will pass through the town of Grand Junction developed at the confluence of the Gunnison River and the Grand River, as the Colorado River was then called. The largest city on Colorado’s western slope, Grand Junction has been a major fruit-growing region since it was founded by land speculator George Crawford in 1882. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Palisade

  Admission Ticket Free

  Perched at the entrance of De Beque Canyon, you will continue east through the town of Palisade, named for its dramatic steep cliffs of Mancos Shale bordering the valley. Palisade is home to the famed Palisade peaches, and it is Colorado’s first wine region. Standing tall above the town is Mount Garfield, the highest point of the Book Cliffs. These sandstone cliffs and mountains stretch 200 miles from east to west and mark the crossing from Colorado to Utah. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• New Castle

  Admission Ticket Free

  Impressive landscapes continue as you will pass through the Town of New Castle. The Colorado River flows through the town and is a popular spot for trout fishing, rafting, and kayaking. Deer, elk, black bears, and mountain lions call the mountainous terrain home. *Please note, the train passes through this location and does not stop.

• Glenwood Springs

  12 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  In the evening, arrive in the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Disembark and reminisce about your day in the comfort of your cozy hotel room or enjoy a soak in the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs. Your hotel may be within walking distance, but a complimentary motorcoach transfer will also be available. A Rocky Mountaineer representative will provide details on pick-up times for the next morning on the way to your overnight hotel.
• Accommodations

  Overnight in Glenwood Springs

  Food And Drinks

  Dinner