Located just off I-70 and only 45 miles west of Denver, the Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park is one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences. Bring your family and friends for a narrow gauge train ride, book a real silver mine tour, or learn how to pan for gold.

Perhaps the most well known activity in Georgetown is riding on the reconstructed Georgetown Loop Railroad—a narrow gauge railroad from 1884. The train is powered by a steam locomotive and travels over the mountaintops to Silver Plume and over the 95 feet high Devil’s Gate Bridge.

With seven trains a day running out of Denver at the height of its popularity, the Georgetown Loop was Colorado’s scenic “must see.” Guidebooks, pamphlets and postcards helped send the images of the steep canyons and mountain peaks accessible by train across the nation.

The Georgetown Train Railroad, the Loop, is a narrow gauge heritage railroad located in Clear Creek County right off Interstate 70 in Colorado. If you’re traveling into the mountains from DIA, Georgetown is on your way and worth the stop. The “Loop” runs between the communities of Georgetown and Silver Plume. The total Georgetown Loop ...

Out of the numerous train rides in Colorado, the Georgetown Loop Railroad is considered a top choice for many reasons includng it’s historical significance, the sights you get to see and the experience of the ride itself which is perfect for families.