Rail Explorers: Catskills Rail Tour
Experience a unique Catskill Rail Tour with Rail Explorers Catskills through the woods of the Catskill Mountains. Experience railroads like never before! Rail Explorers USA has expanded to Phoenicia, New York and created a Catskills division.
Just 90 miles north of New York City, visitors can take part in “The River Run” and ride the railroad tracks right alongside Esopus Creek from the village of Phoenicia. Riders have the opportunity to discover the picturesque woods of the Catskill Mountains. Or take a journey to the historic, refurbished Mount Tremper Station.
So, what is a Rail Explorer? Rail Explorers are pedal-powered bikes that ride directly on railroad tracks, dating back to the 1850s when maintenance workers used similar vehicles on the tracks. With four steel wheels, it’s easy to pedal along the tracks for a relaxing and enjoyable ride through the woods. Riders can relish in a hands-free experience without needing to steer, making the tour photograph-friendly for the beautiful sights.
The company has taken certain measures to ensure the safety of all riders and the best adventure. Trained guides lead the tours at the front and back of every group in addition to keeping all bikes 500 feet apart, allowing guests to ride at their own pace. Rail Explorers are for all ages, old and young of all abilities. The Rail Explorers Catskill division is an eight-mile trip with electric pedals.
Rail Explorer Tours in the Catskills
The River Run
Travel along the Esopus Creek through the Catskill woods on this 8-mile round trip lasting approximately 2.5 hours.
Golden Hour Tour
Enjoy the River Run under the light of a gorgeous setting sun amid the Catskill Mountains.
Mt Tremper Express
Travel along the Esopus Creek to the refurbished Mount Tremper Station for this 4-mile round trip lasting 90 minutes.
Mt Tremper Lantern Ride
Let the glow of lanterns guide you along the Mt Tremper ride.
Rail Explorer Catkills Prices
The River Run
- Tandem Explorer: from $99 (two riders @ $49.50pp)
- Quad Explorer: from $175 (up to four riders @ $43.75pp)
- 10% discount for bookings of 10 or more (conditions apply)
The Mount Tremper
- Tandem Explorer: from $65 (two riders @ $37.50pp)
- Quad Explorer: from $120 (up to four riders @ $30pp)
- 10% discount for bookings of 10 or more (conditions apply)
Take Amtrak to Rail Explorers: Catskills
Go explore via Amtrak to Rhinecliff-Kingston Station—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!
Get picked up from Rhinecliff-Kingston Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rhinecliff-Kingston office today at: (845) 336-4700.
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