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Rail Bike Trips

Rail Bike Trips

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the Rail Bikes will not be running through the rest of 2020. We hope to bring this excursion back in 2021.
Ride the rails in this new and exciting way to experience the mountains! Pedal along the tracks through the forest and along creeks, hear the birds singing, and the water rushing through the streams as you enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest. 

We offer three different versions of our Rail Bike trip.  All trips meet at Blue Heron Train Depot at the Blue Heron Mining Camp.  Barthell trips head along the rails to Barthell Mining Camp, the first mining camp opened by Sterns Coal and Lumber and dates all the way back to 1902. Barthell has several reconstructed building, old artifacts and memorabilia dating back to when it was an active town, a gift shop, and a snack bar.  There is also an easier tour that stays alongside the river for scenic, but more relaxed tour.
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Rail Bike to Barthell with Layover

  • About 2 hours
  • Enjoys a short stop at Barthell Mining Camp to rest and look around their museum and gift shop
  • Finishes before the hottest part of the day
  • 4-person bikes.
  • Difficulty rating: Moderately strenuous.  Each group of 4 or less must have at least 2 people/bike that over 5' tall and strong/fit enough to pedal.
  • Not recommended for people that have knee or hip problems.
  • Available for ages 6 and up, but shorter persons may not be able to help pedal.
Pricing:
  Adults (Ages 13 and up): $48.00
   Youth (Ages 6-12): $26.00
  

Riverside Run

  • About 2 hours
  • This trip stays along the river for an easier trip.
  • Travels downriver to Worley, where there used to be a train bridge. This is our turn-around point and people can go down to the river and wade around.
  • 4-person bikes.
  • Difficulty rating: Easy.  
  • Available for ages 6 and up, but shorter persons may not be able to help pedal.
Pricing:
  Adults (Ages 13 and up): $48.00
   Youth (Ages 6-12): $26.00

Rail Bike to Barthell with Mine Tour

  • About 3 hours
  • Enjoys a longer stop at Barthell Mining Camp that includes a Mine Tour before heading back to Blue Heron.
  • 4-person bikes.
  • Difficulty rating: Moderately strenuous.  Each group of 4 or less must have at least 2 people/bike that over 5' tall and strong/fit enough to pedal.
  • Not recommended for people that have knee or hip problems.
  • Available for ages 6 and up, but shorter persons may not be able to help pedal.
Pricing:
  Adults (Ages 13 and up): $68.00
  Youth (Ages 6-12): $46.00
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