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🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Fall Colors Train 2026

Chama, NM

Plan a seasonal visit to Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, NM. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: The Cumbres & Toltec runs shortened fall-color trips from Chama to Osier and back as aspens turn along the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass. Current-season dates have not been independently checked here. The operator may already have published its calendar. Aspens along Cumbres Pass shimmer yellow and orange in late September and October; the route's 7,863–10,015 ft elevation range staggers peak color.

Previously listed schedule

Late Sept–late Oct

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Ticket details

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Peak color

Aspens along Cumbres Pass shimmer yellow and orange in late September and October; the route's 7,863–10,015 ft elevation range staggers peak color

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Frequently asked

How long is the fall ride?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Fall trips between late September and late October are shorter — passengers ride half the way to historic Osier, Colorado, and back to Chama.

Where do passengers board?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: The Chama Depot at 500 South Terrace Avenue, Chama, New Mexico.

When does the 2026 season end?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: The 2026 season runs through October 25.

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