Adirondack Railroad The Fall "Gateway" 2026

Utica, NY

Plan a seasonal visit to Adirondack Railroad in Utica, NY. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: 5.5-hour round-trip from Utica Union Station to Old Forge through the Adirondacks during peak foliage. Current-season dates have not been independently checked here. The operator may already have published its calendar. Peak color in the central Adirondacks typically falls late September through early October.

Previously listed schedule

Late Sept–mid Oct

Not verified in this review; check the operator page.

Ticket details

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Peak color

Peak color in the central Adirondacks typically falls late September through early October

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Frequently asked

How long is the trip?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: A 5.5-hour round-trip excursion from Utica to Old Forge.

Where does the train depart from?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Utica Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY.

Is the Pumpkin Train a separate event?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Yes — the Pumpkin Train runs from Thendara Station to Carter Station as a separate excursion.

More about Adirondack Railroad

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