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FALL TRAIN

AUTUMN HARVEST

Quick Details

  • Availability: from Sep – Oct
  • Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Duration: Approx 2.5 – 3.0 hours total
  • Round Trip: Approx 45 minutes each way
  • Layover: Approx 45 – 60 minutes at The Fruit Company
  • Food & Beverages: Sandwiches can be pre-ordered, and snacks are available at the train station. VIP and Premium have access to the Bar in the Lounge car the entire trip. Some food and drinks are also available for purchase during the layover at The Fruit Company. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, drinks, and picnic lunch — but no alcohol.
  • Wine Tasting: Due to limited capacity, wine tasting reservations are recommended for train passengers to visit Mt. Hood Winery during the layover. A VIP reservation can be purchased during the checkout process which will provide expedited service, a keepsake glass, and a coupon for a future visit. Alternatively, another option is to visit the Lounge Car on the train during the layover where beer and wine are also available for purchase.
  • “Oktoberfest” Edition: Optional one-day activity on October 18, 2025. 11:30am & 2:45pm. Ticket prices are $8.00 extra this special day. Scroll down for more details.
  • Seating: Seats are assigned by Mt. Hood Railroad according to your ticket type. VIP, Premium, and Parlor have a table that seats 4. If your group has fewer than 4 tickets, you might be seated with someone else to fill the table, so if you want to ensure you don’t share a table, please make sure the number of tickets equals a multiple of 4. Note: Standard seating does not have a table. If you would like to be seated with another group, please book everyone under one reservation — or put the first & last name of the group you want to sit with in the comment section when booking.
  • Babies: Infant in arms available for ages 0-2
  • Wheelchairs: Parlor seating is the only option that can accommodate wheelchairs, so please select that option for pricing. Keep in mind, since this is a historical train, the width of the door is 30 inches. We have a lift, but unfortunately, we are unable to load or store electric wheelchairs. Also, wheelchairs will not fit through the bathroom doors, so please keep that in mind.
  • Assistance with Boarding: If anyone in your party needs a lift to board the train (such as use of walkers), please let us know in the comments when booking your reservation, so we can plan accordingly.
  • Pets: No Pets are allowed. For health and safety, anyone caught sneaking a pet onto the train is subject to a $100 fine, and they will not be allowed to board the train again after the layover in Pine Grove.
  • Cancellation Policy: If you would like cancellation flexibility, we highly recommend purchasing Cancellation+ when booking your reservation.  It allows you to cancel UP TO 24 HOURS before your departure time and receive a full cash refund minus service fees.

Adult (Indiv Ticket)

Ages 13 & older

VIP - Adult

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar & Lounge Access • Snack & Bev

67 p/p

Premium - Adult

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar Access

57 p/p

Parlor - Adult

Chairs: Table Seats 4

47 p/p

Standard - Adult

Booth: No Table

37 p/p

Child (Indiv Ticket)

Ages 2 - 12

VIP - Child

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Lounge Access • Snacks & Bev

67 p/p

Premium - Child

Booth • Table Seats 4

47 p/p

Parlor - Child

Chairs: Table Seats 4

37 p/p

Standard - Child

Booth: No Table

27 p/p

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ENJOY A HISTORIC, UNIQUE TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE LOWER HOOD RIVER VALLEY

Experience vibrant autumn colors of the Northwest during a leisurely trip aboard one of the most scenic trips in the country.  Check back on our website for updates on expected peak dates throughout fall.  To help plan your perfect day, we recommend arriving around 45 minutes prior to departure to have a leisurely experience and get your tickets at Will Call in the depot. The train will depart and travel along the Hood River and past forest trees, orchards, and vineyards for approximately 45 minutes. Passengers will deboard for approximately 45-minutes where you can visit The Fruit Company and Mount Hood Winery during the layover. If you have lunch, there are picnic tables outside with mountain views, or you can eat on the train during the return trip of 45 minutes, returning to the depot at 2:00pm for the morning train or 5:00pm for the afternoon train.

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Oktoberfest Edition

Departure Times: 11:30am & 2:45pm, Saturday, October 18

Join MHRR for our first Oktoberfest Fall Train!   With live musical entertainment, yodeling, traditional Bavarian dancing and specialty food & drinks!  We encourage train passengers to dress up in their best Bavarian attire, dirndls, lederhosen, checkered shirts, Tyrolean hats!  Special guests: local accordion & yodeler: Shelby Imholt, Tirolean Dancers of Oregon and the PolkaTones.   Local Oktoberfest Beer by Pfriem Family Brewers, local wine by Mt. Hood Winery & Cathedral Ridge Winery and specialty food options on the train.   Don’t miss this unique edition of our Fall Train as we also enjoy the stunning scenic views in the Hood River valley as the Autumn colors are in full swing!