Skunk Train: Wolf Tree Turn from Willits

Overview

This 2 hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you will pass through Tunnel #2 and descend into the redwood-thick Noyo River Canyon – an amazing ecological wonderland, and an excellent opportunity to discover the mighty giants that made Mendocino County famous.

The train will stop briefly at Crowley while you enjoy the splendor of one of the oldest and most iconic trees along our route. The Wolf Tree was so named for the large growth off of one side – woodsman called these wolf trees because they choke out smaller trees and underbrush. Passengers are able to get off the train during our stop at Crowley, to better enjoy the views.

You'll make the trip to Crowley on board one of our historic Diesel-Electric engines.

City: Mendocino

Sat 14 Jun

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Starting at $70.15

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Sat 14 Jun

Starting at $70.15

Make a reservation

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What's Included

No other inclusions are offered.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (210)

Q1528VJmarkl

Dec 2024

I felt like a kid again when the on-train snowball fight began! That was fun, along with getting to meet Mr. Skunk himself!!! Mark American Falls, Idaho

638lynettej

Dec 2024

Our family has been on a Christmas Train ride and by no means was this anywhere near what we've experienced with other train rides. It was a small train from Willits that basically took us to a decorated tree, saw the skunk and came back. It is definitely not worth the money or time, but I will admit we were 4 adults. We did not have kids with us. Maybe they would have loved it.

kuper

Dec 2024

I have been on a wonderful Polar Express train in Colorado and thought this skunk train would be a similar experience, but I was wrong. We paid an extra $40 per person for the VIP experience and that was a huge waste of money. Basically we boarded the train first, so our choice of seats, but the train was not full, so would have had that choice anyway. The train is sparsely decorated. You travel to a tree that’s advertised as the largest Christmas tree in the world. It’s just a redwood tree with lights. We met with a skunk-ok, it is the skunk train, but not a substitute for Santa. On the ride back we received a sugar cookie. It was a disappointing experience, but I will reveal that we had no kids with us, only adults, so maybe kids love it.