Conway Scenic Railroad

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🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Conway Scenic Railroad Mountaineer 2026

North Conway, NH

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Conway Scenic Railroad runs Mountaineer for the 2026 season from North Conway, NH. Four-to-four-and-a-half-hour round-trip from North Conway through New Hampshire's Crawford Notch on the historic Maine Central Mountain Division line. The 2026 calendar typically runs late sept–mid oct; firm dates haven't been posted yet. Tickets are listed at $75–$198. Peak color typically hits Crawford Notch from late September through mid-October.

2026 dates

Late Sept–mid Oct

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

$75–$198

Peak color

Peak color typically hits Crawford Notch from late September through mid-October

Where to stay

Bookings through this map support usatrainrides at no extra cost.

Rent a car

Most heritage railroad depots sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.

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Book on the operator

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Frequently asked

How long is the Mountaineer round trip?
Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, covering 50-60 miles roundtrip from North Conway through Crawford Notch.
What seating classes are available?
Coach Class, Comfort Class, and Observation Dome Class (1950s Budd Vista Dome cars with a glass-topped design).
Do Dome cars sell out for fall foliage?
Yes — Observation Dome Class often sells out weeks in advance during peak fall foliage season.

More about Conway Scenic Railroad

Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator's full page.

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