BUDS & BLOSSOMS
APR - MAY (SUMMER TRAIN FOLLOWS)
Sandwiches may be pre-ordered, and light snacks are available at the station before boarding. Guests with VIP or Premium tickets enjoy bar access in the Lounge Car for the duration of the journey. During the layover, additional food and beverage options are available at The Fruit Company. Passengers are welcome to bring their own snacks, drinks, or picnic lunch — outside alcohol is prohibited.
For those wishing to participate in a tasting at Mt. Hood Winery during the layover, we recommend purchasing a VIP Pass during checkout. This includes expedited service, a souvenir wine glass, and a discount voucher for a future visit. Another option is the Lounge Car, where beer and wine are available for purchase throughout the stop.
Seats are sold individually, so every person needs a ticket. Seating is assigned by Mt. Hood Railroad based on your ticket type. VIP, Premium, and Parlor tickets include a table that seats up to 4. Groups with fewer than four may be seated with other passengers, so if you’d like a private table, be sure to book tickets in multiples of 4. Standard seating does not include a table. To sit with friends or family, make one reservation together or note the first and last name of the group you’d like to sit with in the booking comments.
Infants 0–2 years old may travel as lap children.
Our Parlor seating can accommodate 2 wheelchairs, with a max width of 27 inches. A lift is available, but electric chairs cannot be loaded or stored. Please note: wheelchairs do not fit through restroom doors due to the train’s historic design.
If assistance is required for boarding (e.g., for passengers with walkers), please note this when booking so arrangements can be made.
Pets are not allowed. Anyone attempting to bring a pet will face a $100 penalty and will not be permitted to continue after the Pine Grove layover.
Since we are family-friendly, no weapons are allowed. Even if you have a conceal-carry license for a gun, we ask that you leave your weapon in your car. This also applies to all knives and any other weapons.
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.
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Sometime in April, the orchard valley will be transformed into a beautiful canvas of blossoming trees, flowers, vines, and plants. Arrive at the depot 45 minutes early to grab tickets at Will Call and enjoy a smooth start. The train departs for a 45-minute scenic ride along the Hood River, passing blossoming orchards, fresh green forests, and vineyards waking up for the season. Afterward, you’ll deboard for 45 minutes to visit The Fruit Company and Mount Hood Winery. Lunch can be enjoyed at picnic tables with mountain views or onboard during the 45-minute return trip. The train returns to the depot at 2:00 pm for the morning ride and 5:00 pm for the afternoon ride.
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VIP Seating
Lounge Car
Premium Seating
Parlor Seating
Standard Seating
Standard Seating
Spring Train
The Easter bunny will be hopping through the train, delighting children all the way to The Fruit Company. Valley views will delight families round trip, along with joyful music, coloring pages, and an optional egg hunt during the layover.
Departure Times: 11:30 & 2:45
Our custom-built, motorized two-person railbikes allow enjoyment of one of America’s most scenic trips in a fun, unique adventure. Pedal through the Hood River Valley along a railroad track while taking in the sights like never before! Pricing is for a 2-person railbike. Click Here for Videos on our YouTube Channel.
Explore Hood River on an electric-powered bicycle! Take a self-directed tour as you ride around town, or the orchards, or venture to the Mosier tunnels.
Leaving the valley floor you cross and ride along 3 miles of the lower main fork of the Hood River while navigating a 3% grade that takes you on one of only five switchbacks remaining in the United States with peek-a-boo views of Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak.
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.
Feel Christmas magic in the air the moment you arrive! The experience captures the spirit of the season with its warmth and charm. Kids and adults all love it!