Here’s when you can enjoy scenic train rides through the upper Snoqualmie Valley

Not only is summer the time to enjoy our local swimming holes in Washington, it also marks the return of scenic train rides. The Northwest Railway Museum provides a couple of train excursions this season & here’s what they entail.

There are generally two train rides running on Saturdays and Sundays, with both being 2-hour round trip excursions from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot.

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First, let’s look at the train ride leaving from the North Bend Dept. This scenic ride takes you through the upper Snoqualmie Valley aboard historic rail equipment. Starting in North Bend, you will head west to the Snoqualmie Depot.

“After a quick stop to pick up passengers, continue travelling west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley. Return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and return to the North Bend Depot,” states the description.

This train boards at the North Bend Depot: 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA. They start on August 3rd, 2024 and run through September 29th, 2024. There are several departures a day, and tickets start at $14 for Children (ages 2-12), and $28 per adult.

And the second available ride departs from Snoqualmie Depot. Also a scenic train ride, this one journeys west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley.

You will then “return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and continue travelling east to the North Bend Depot. After a quick stop to pick up passengers, you’ll return to the Snoqualmie Depot.”

This train boards at 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie. This also begins on August 3rd, until September 29th, with multiple departures a day starting at $14 per child, and $28 per adult.

All aboard!

Northwest Railway Museum

When: Starting August 3rd and runs until September 29th
Where: 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend and 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie