Apache Junction, AZ
Photo by Marine 69-71, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad
3-foot narrow-gauge ride at Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction; the only narrow-gauge rail still operating in Arizona; small steam locomotive and open passenger cars circle a short loop around the ghost-town attraction.
At a Glance
Verified daily- Type
- Heritage railroad & tourist attraction
- Location
- Apache Junction, AZ
- Rating
- 4.6 ★ 15,186 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
Check the operator’s website for current hours and special runs, or subscribe to event alerts and we’ll email you when something is scheduled.
Plan Your Visit
- Parking
- Free lot · street parking
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The line is a 3-foot (914 mm) narrow gauge — the only narrow-gauge railroad in operation in Arizona — and carries riders in open passenger cars on a short loop around the Goldfield Ghost Town site. Also on the grounds is an 1890 Porter 0-4-0 narrow-gauge steam engine, displayed as a relic of its working days in Goldfield's gold mines.
History
See full history
The railroad circles Goldfield, a town founded in 1893 after gold was discovered in the surrounding Superstition Mountains — Collin Hakes, Riley Morse, and Orlando and Orin Merrill were the first to strike gold in the area. At its height the camp held about 4,000 residents, with a hotel, general store, church, school, and a post office established on October 7, 1893. When the mine's vein faulted in 1897 the grade of ore dropped and the miners moved on; the post office closed on November 2, 1898. Mining returned in 1910, when several nearby mines reopened with a mill and cyanide plant and a small community called Youngberg grew up around the old town site, only to be deserted again. In 1984 Bob Schoose and his wife Lou Ann bought the Goldfield Mill property and set about rebuilding and restoring the old town's buildings, and Goldfield was revived as the tourist attraction it is today, its narrow-gauge railroad running as part of the recreated town.
Around the Depot
Getting There & Staying Nearby
Optional trip extras from our travel partners.
Rent a Car
Most heritage railroads sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.
Compare rentals on Discover Cars →Bookings made through this link support usatrainrides at no extra cost to you.
Tours & Activities near Apache Junction
Tours
Guided tours, day trips, and things to do around the area, bookable in advance through Viator.
Browse nearby tours →Bookings made through this link support usatrainrides at no extra cost to you.