Georgetown Loop Railroad
A narrow-gauge steam mountain railway dating from 1884 that winds across high trestles through silver-mining valleys, with an optional tour of a silver mine.
The Georgetown Loop was built during the silver boom. To climb about 200 meters over a straight-line distance of roughly 3 km, the railroad circles through the valley and crosses over itself on the Devil's Gate High Bridge, which stands about 29 meters tall and was once celebrated as an engineering marvel. Today it is pulled by historic steam or diesel locomotives, making a round trip between Georgetown and Silver Plume in about 75 minutes. An optional tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine is also available. The aspen trees along the route turn golden in late September, the most popular time to visit. The railway is located beside I-70, about 70 km from Denver, roughly an hour's drive, and pairs well with a visit to Georgetown's Victorian Main Street.
Opening hours
Approx. May–October, multiple daily departures (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
- Coors Brewery & Downtown Golden
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Dinosaur Ridge
- Chautauqua Park & Flatirons
- Pearl Street Mall
- Meow Wolf Convergence Station