Cascade Canyon Express

Cascade Canyon Express Excursions

Cascade Canyon Express summer excursions are over for 2025.  Please check back for the 2026 summer schedule.   

Available May 23-May 26 & June 2-August 11

Experience the world-famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s iconic canyon views along the highline in just over 5 hours. If you are looking for an unforgettable train adventure with incredible geological features and fantastic scenery that is downright jaw-dropping, look no further than these steam train excursions departing from the Durango Depot and traveling deep into the wilderness inaccessible by any roads. All trains have a concession car with a variety of light snacks available for purchase.  

Important Note

Cascade Canyon Express steam excursions depart from our Durango Depot (479 Main Avenue) at 9:45am and the excursion will last 5.25 hours arriving back at the Durango Depot at 3:00pm.  The Cascade Canyon Express does not travel to Silverton.  It does follow the same route but travels to Cascade Canyon, which is about a halfway point between Durango and Silverton.  If you would like to travel to Silverton, please see our Silverton Train information to book one of those excursions.

Cascade Canyon Steam Train Fares

  • Coach:  Adult (age 12+) $92.88*   Child (age 4-11) $82.08*
  • Gondola:  Adult (age 12+) $101.52*  Child (age 4-11) $90.72*

*All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes 8% Historic Preservation Fee.

Except for special events, children under 4 years old not occupying a seat ride FREE.

There will be a concession car on the train serving light snacks. No wilderness access will be provided off of this departure.

Be sure to visit the FREE Roundhouse Museum located at 479 Main Avenue in Durango.

Departure/Arrival Times

Durango Departure: 9:45am
Cascade Canyon Arrival: 11:45am
Cascade Canyon Departure: 12:45pm
Durango Arrival: 3:00pm