Verde Canyon Railroad
A sightseeing train departing from Clarkdale, running a 4-hour round trip through the red-rock canyon of the Verde River, with tunnels and trestles.
The Verde Canyon Railroad uses a copper mining branch line built in 1912. It departs from Clarkdale Station and follows the Verde River deep into canyon country with no road access, passing tunnels, trestle bridges and red rock cliffs before turning back at the abandoned town of Perkinsville. The round trip takes about 4 hours and covers 64 km. Cars include air-conditioned enclosed coaches and open-air observation cars, and bald eagles can be seen in winter. Economy seats start at about $100, and first class, which includes meals, costs more, so book in advance. The station is about 40 minutes’ drive from Sedona.
Opening hours
1–2 departures daily (check website)
Nearby sights
- Tuzigoot National Monument
- Jerome
- Honanki Heritage Site
- Palatki Heritage Site
- Red Rock State Park
- Fay Canyon & Arch
- Boynton Canyon
- Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon Picnic Site)