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The Skunk Train

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Located in Northern California’s Mendocino County there is a skunk running through the redwood forest, but this isn’t any skunk, it’s the world famous Skunk Train. The California redwoods, pristine coastline, and award winning vineyards are all a part of the landscape of what makes Mendocino County such an amazing place and home to this 131-year-old 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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Tiffany Forbes 
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4 years ago

Fun experience for the kids. Trains are far from few these days, so being able to enjoy Christmas magic with Santa this year with covid-19 on a train was a magical experience. Everyone was nice, goodie bags were creative, but unfortunately a lot of people took off masks inside the train and no one made them put back on. We kept our distance at the very end of the train which was actually the best. Own personal engineer/conductor on way back. Recommended 

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Carolyn Ponikvar 
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4 years ago

A fun family trip. A ride up to the Summit through a tunnel, snacks & drinks available, and a fun visit with Santa (Santa interacts with every family, couple or single!). Every party got a gift bag with Christmas treats and souvenirs. And everyone should visit the gift shop at the station. 

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Renee Morgan 
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4 years ago

Had an amazing time for the holiday skunk train ride. Fun adventures with Santa and seeing beautiful Willits and surrounding area. Also, staff was so polite and helpful. 

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Jerry John Wiedemann III 
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4 years ago

Great little Xscape and it's a wonderful thing to support our history is fading away quickly so as much as we can preserve the better 

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Amanda Michele 
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4 years ago

Great for little kiddos, fun with Santa, snacks, scenery, and an outdoor social distanced area for kids to walk around in. Would come back with my 2 year old. 

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Pinky P Louise 
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4 years ago

I highly recommend the skunk train. I have taken it when I was 14 years old. I was on it again in my 30 the year. And again at 45. As soon as covid is controlled I'm comming back to California to ride it again. 

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Diana Mallari Castillo 
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4 years ago

This is a good activity if you have kids. We did the Magical Christmas train. It was cute that we got goodie bags. Never rode on that type of train nice experience but tickets were pricey for the adults. I understand it’s to help the maintenance of the train. I’d recommend for everyone to go. Staff was helpful and nice as well. The model trains are very creative as well. 

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Jessica Dunlap 
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4 years ago

It’s an awesome family oriented activity that’s fun for everyone. 

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Tracy Wright Williams 
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4 years ago

Took my family - including my 1 1/2 yr old grand boy on the holiday Skunk Train and we all had a blast, EVEN while dealing with COVID!!! 

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How is The Skunk Train rated?

The Skunk Train has a 4.7 star rating with 7,441 reviews. 

When is The Skunk Train open?

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