Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Fall Colors Train 2026

Chama, NM

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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad runs Fall Colors Train for the 2026 season from Chama, NM. The Cumbres & Toltec runs shortened fall-color trips from Chama to Osier and back as aspens turn along the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass. The 2026 calendar typically runs late sept–late oct; firm dates haven't been posted yet. 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.

2026 dates

Late Sept–late Oct

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

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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?
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?
The Chama Depot at 500 South Terrace Avenue, Chama, New Mexico.
When does the 2026 season end?
The 2026 season runs through October 25.

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