This division is currently closed for the season and ticket sales will reopen in January 2026. Gift cards for next season are still available for purchase.
This division is currently closed for the season and ticket sales will reopen in January 2026. Gift cards for next season are still available for purchase.
| 2.5 hours
Travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains to the creek-side turnaround on this 8 mile round trip.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor.
2.5 hours
Enjoy the River Run as the sun sets over the Catskill Mountains. Relax at the creekside turnaround and then pedal back as the twilight deepens.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor.
90 minutes
Ride alongside the Esopus Creek on an abbreviated version of the River Run on this bite-sized 4 mile round trip. Enjoy a break at the Mt. Tremper Station sculpture park.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor.
90 minutes
Enjoy the Mt Tremper Express tour as the sun sets over the Catskill Mountains. Relax at the Mt Tremper Station turnaround and then pedal back as the twilight deepens.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor.
The River Run begins at the Rail Explorers Depot in Phoenicia, next to the historic Empire State Railway Museum built in 1899.
You'll pedal east alongside the Esopus Creek and past the sculpture park at the Mt Tremper Station. Cross State Rt 28 in convoy as the railroad bells and gates stop traffic.
Take in quintessential Catskills forest and river views, fresh air, and look out for bald eagles along the way.
The turnaround point is Creekside Station, the exclusive rest area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The River Run
Tours: The River Run
Total Distance:
The River Run begins at the Rail Explorers Depot in Phoenicia, next to the historic Empire State Railway Museum built in 1899.
You'll pedal east alongside the Esopus Creek and past the sculpture park at the Mt Tremper Station. Cross State Rt 28 in convoy as the railroad bells and gates stop traffic.
Take in quintessential Catskills forest and river views, fresh air, and look out for bald eagles along the way.
The turnaround point is Creekside Station, the exclusive rest area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The Mt. Tremper Express The Mt Tremper Express begins at the Rail Explorers Depot in Phoenicia, next to the historic Empire State Railway Museum built in 1899.
You'll pedal east alongside the Esopus Creek to the turnaround at the sculpture park at the Mt Tremper Station.
Take in quintessential Catskills forest and river views, fresh air, and look out for bald eagles along the way.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The Mt. Tremper Express
Tours: The Mt. Tremper Express
Total Distance: 4 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours
The Mt. Tremper Express The Mt Tremper Express begins at the Rail Explorers Depot in Phoenicia, next to the historic Empire State Railway Museum built in 1899.
You'll pedal east alongside the Esopus Creek to the turnaround at the sculpture park at the Mt Tremper Station.
Take in quintessential Catskills forest and river views, fresh air, and look out for bald eagles along the way.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The Ulster & Delaware Railroad once stretched 107 miles, from Kingston Point on the Hudson River all the way to Oneonta. Phoenicia Station was a major hub, connecting to a narrow gauge railroad to Hunter.
Construction began in 1868 and ridership peaked in 1913, when 676,000 passengers rode the trains up into the Catskills.
Passenger service ended in 1954 and freight followed in 1976. Ulster County purchased the line in 1979 and the Catskill Mountain Railroad revived a portion of the corridor to offer scenic train rides.
Rail Explorers is proud to once again welcome locals and visitors to ride these scenic and historic rails.
Guests of the Foxfire mountain house are eligible to receive a free snack or beverage from the Rail Explorers gift shop, along with a 10% discount on merchandise!
Guests of Rail Explorers can receive 10% off all Spa Treatments, plus 10% off dinner at the Catamount Restaurant. Reservations encouraged.