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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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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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Sherry Gonsalves 
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6 years ago

It's a great ride and you can bring the dogs along. 

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Irene Miles 
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6 years ago

Great beauty to travel through. Don't miss it. 

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Merryl Kravitz 
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6 years ago

The full train experience - beautiful scenery and sing-along music with Malakai! 

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Vicki Inferrera 
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6 years ago

We had a goid relaxing time on the 1 hour ride. From fort bragg. I wanted to do the other, longer trip from Willits but the scedule didnt work for me. I ve taken that one in the padtvwith kids. Very excellent 

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Paula Cutcher Aiton 
6 years ago

This trip has been on our bucket list for a couple of decades and you did not disappoint! We really enjoyed the crew and the overall experience. The trip to Northspur and back was interesting and the information provided over the loudspeaker as we traveled was helpful in order to understand the history of the train. Thank you for a very fun day! 

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Terry Buchanan 
6 years ago

Awesome. Enjoyed looked at the trees and nature. 

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Chris Love 
6 years ago

We took the kids and grandkids (4 adults, 5 children, age 11 and under) on a wonderful Sunday in June on the trip from Willets to Northspur. Parking was right beside the depot. Train was right there for the children to see as soon as we walked through the gate. The employees were all absolutely wonderful, patient with the children's questions, at the ready for anything that was needed. The train was very clean and we were glad most the windows on both cars opened (remember, these are OLD rail cars!). Beautiful ride through a... read more

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Eric Tsao 
6 years ago

Great part of California history. 

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Gaurav Jain 
6 years ago

Camping at Noyo was an amazing experience. Adventurous train ride, wonderful camp location, kayaking, etc. added up to make a wonderful trip. Our group had 6 children between 3-7 years, and they loved the train ride, and camping at Noyo. 

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The Skunk Train has a 4.7 star rating with 6,944 reviews. 

When is The Skunk Train open?

The Skunk Train is open now. It will close at 3:00 p.m.