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The Skunk Train

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100 W Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sun9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Diane Peters Iannone 
5 years ago

We rode the train before and had so much fun I understand the bridge is out but it is overpriced for what you get. Until the bridge is fixed and you get what you pay for I would not go again. 

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Pamela Wool 
6 years ago

Way overpriced for a 1 hour round trip ride. No very scenic. Perhaps it may improve if and when the collapsed tunnel is reopened 

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Darren G Robinson 
6 years ago

We booked our Skink Train ride a month in advance and specifically selected the itinerary that has a 45 minute break because I was told that we could bring a picnic lunch and eat it at the half way point. We arrived at our scheduled time, boarded with our two grandkids, ages 3 and 10, and departed. Soon after departure it was announced that there would only be a 15 minute break. I immediately inquired as did at least two other parties and were told there was nothing we could do. Apparently a later train had been added withou... read more

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Ronald Crouch Sr 
6 years ago

I have been wanting to ride this train for decades, my parents rode on it, took pictures going across a bridge, and threw a tunnel. But there was a mud slide and could not go that far. I had better scenery on the 128 of the redwoods and the ferns. They are making a path along the tracks, that has garbage and wilted and dead greenery pushed to the side. Where we stopped they are building some kind of eatery. For $50 each I was disappointed that the views didn’t even come close to what was advertised. I am not going to drive 4... read more

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Mathijs Faber 
7 years ago

Train has the speed of a snail. It was for $80,-- a rip deal. Totally overpriced ride. Just 30 minutes through the park and back the same ride. Not in line with my expectations. 

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Lynn Heitner 
7 years ago

15 years ago I had a wonderful experience on the Fort Bragg Skunk Train. Shame on me for not doing my homework when I booked my Husband and I last week. The slow and short ride barely left town before it stopped & reversed direction with an explanation there was a landslide before we entered the Redwoods. Do yourself a favor - for $7 more drive to Willits and get the 2-hour 5 star experience I remember 

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Kathi Gant 
7 years ago

Was very disappointed. I would not recommend spending your money on this hour ride. 

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Nancy Evers Kirwan 
7 years ago

It was fun, brief and I wish it had been longer. 

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Russ Larson 
8 years ago

Nothing exciting or unusual. Conventional diesel locomotive utilized. Only real fun was the small hurd of deer on the tracks leading the train, they finally took off up a steep mountain side, creating a small landslide in doing so. Staff, was great, wonderful narrative of the area. Lots of drinks, snacks and goodies available to purchase. Very child/children friendly, photo ops as well as professionally taken photos by onboard staff available to purchase. Just to brief for us, also expecting a steam driven locomotive. Pricin... read more

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The Skunk Train has a 4.5 star rating with 9,917 reviews. 

When is The Skunk Train open?

The Skunk Train is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.