Adirondack Railroad

The Adirondack Railroad operates scenic excursion trains through the heart of the Adirondack Park in upstate New York, the largest protected wilderness area in the contiguous United States and one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the eastern half of the country. Departing from the historic Utica station, the railroad runs excursions into the deep Adirondack forest along the Mohawk & Malone Railway corridor — a legendary route that once connected New York City to Montreal through the heart of the Adirondack wilderness. The railroad follows the Black River Valley and the Moose River corridor through dense boreal forest, past pristine lakes and wetlands, and into the spectacular Big Moose and Old Forge resort areas. Wildlife viewing along the route is excellent, with common sightings of loons, great blue herons, osprey, white-tailed deer, and, with luck, black bear and moose. Multiple excursion options are offered, ranging from shorter local runs to full-day excursions reaching the remote interior of the Adirondacks. Special event trains include fall foliage excursions in October, when the Adirondack forest transforms into one of the most spectacular displays of autumn color anywhere in North America, and holiday trains during the winter season.