Rockies To The Red Rocks: Ride the Rails with Rocky Mountaineer

All aboard! There’s a new way to go west from Denver. 

In 2021, Rocky Mountaineer launched its Rockies to the Red Rocks route, a two-day journey between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 

Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Three of the rail routes connect Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in Western Canada, and now this fourth route travels between Denver and Moab. 

While we haven’t yet been on this journey, we had to share what we’ve learned about the experience. Spacious glass-domed train coaches showcase stunning scenery, and the journey is paired with friendly service, a social atmosphere and top-notch cuisine. The meals on Rockies to Red Rocks are prepared using locally sourced products inspired by Western Colorado. Culinary service is complemented by a selection of local wines, beers and spirits. 

The train travels 30 miles-per-hour on average. Rockies to the Red Rocks is seasonal, running the months of August to October. With travel only occurring during the day, guests don’t miss a moment of the ever-changing landscapes. 

Rocky Mountaineer works with local tour operators and travel experts to curate custom vacation packages that feature tours, activities and extended stays in the destinations, so guests can experience even more of the journey. 

Learn more at rockymountaineer.com. 

Originally published in the Spring 2022 of Spoke+Blossom.