The Skunk Train
About the Business
The Skunk Train is a historic institution located at 299 East Commercial Street in Willits, California. This tourist attraction offers a variety of unique experiences, including a scenic 7-mile, 75-minute roundtrip journey departing year-round from Fort Bragg. Passengers can also enjoy a 16-mile, 2-hour trip from Willits to the majestic Wolf Tree seasonally. The California Western Railroad provides freight service between Fort Bragg and Willits.
For those looking for a more adventurous experience, the Skunk Train offers Railbikes for a new perspective on the Redwood Route. Visitors can also embark on an evening expedition into the heart of the redwoods on Railbikes. The institution also offers Redwood Walking Tours, Redwood Train Tours, and visits to the hidden Glen Blair Bar in the redwoods.
Explore the history of this historic shortline railroad and witness firsthand the living history that has kept the Skunk Train running since 1885. In autumn, visitors can take a trip to the magical pumpkin patch wonderland and choose their own pumpkin.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train, offering unforgettable views of old-growth redwood groves, trestle bridges, tunnels, and the Noyo River canyon. Discover the beauty of Northern California on the Skunk Train in Fort Bragg and Willits. Don't forget to visit the sister railroads in Sacramento, the River Fox Train, and Ventura, the Sunburst.
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Location & Phone number
299 E Commercial St, Willits, CA 95490, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday:
10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Sunday:
10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Reviews
"Great family (4 generations) experience on the MR. SKUNK TRAIN ride yesterday. Loads of fun for all 6 of us ranging from ages 15 months to 80 years young"
"Christmas train sadly not recommended. Took the family for the Christmas train. It was a nice train ride through the valley with a beautiful giant christmas tree. The train was nice and warm with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The two things that made this train less than stellar were the dogs. People had their dogs everywhere. At $11 a dog ticket and $60 per person dogs dominated spaces and people even sat across from their dog taking up spaces that could fit a family of 4. This likely happened due to the 2nd issue. Lack of staffing. There were very few people working the train. Overall the mood wasn’t very festive. The train route is lovely, but for $60 you can find better options at Jamestown or Santa Cruz. The nice thing was tickets were available the night before the train which was amazing and makes this a great back up option."
"We went on the Pumpkin Express ride, and it was a great and memorable experience. It was fun and easygoing. The place they had the pumpkin patch at up was so beautiful, and the kids loved the experience. We already purchased tickets for the Christmas tree ride."
"Very relaxing trip through the countryside. Fun on board entertainment and informative staff. We brought a few sandwiches and a bottle of wine on to enjoy while slowly rolling through the redwoods"
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