As soon as I touched down in Salt Lake City, Wasatch Mountain loomed large in my peripheral vision. While I ate my Italian sub, the Wasatch Mountains loomed in my peripheral vision. Caputo’sI realized that they were an integral part of this local landscape. The Wasatach Range shines even brighter in the autumn months when the trees turn a vibrant patchwork of yellow, red and orange before turning white in time for skiing season.
The Wasatch Mountains are easy to discover with the Wasatch Mountain Explorer. Heber Valley RailroadSalt Lake City, Utah is just one hour away. Since the the 1800s, the historic railroad is a fun, endearing way to explore the mountains—and a quintessential slice of Americana—all at one time.
Heber Valley autumn foliage peaks In late September and early October. Lakeside Limited and Deer Creek Express have been rated as some of the top options. The Wasatch Mountains and Deer Creek are all visible from these trips, as well as the Heber valley.
Heber Valley Railroad is open on Saturdays throughout October. the pumpkin train. Enjoy the beautiful leaves while munching on pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Plus, you can pick your own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch to take home.
On Mondays, Fridays and Thursdays of October, the train will celebrate spooky-season with a special. Halloween Express. This Halloween-themed experience for kids will bring you to “Grim Hole Station”, a haunted train station.
The North Pole Express is the name given to the train during the holiday season. You can enjoy your favorite holiday carols while drinking hot chocolate and even eating a chocolate-covered marshmallow. meet Santa. If you are planning to travel to the North Pole by train, stay around to ski the legendary trails. Within a 30 minute drive, you can ski at the ultra-luxurious Deer Valley Resort You can also read about the Sundance Mountain ResortIt has a Michelin Key.
You should book tickets in advance for the popular themed trains. I recommend browsing through Heber Valley Railroad’s calendar Other fun and exciting themed train rides—including dance parties, comedy performances, and murder mysteries. No matter when you visit, you will be amazed by the views from the train and the overall experience.
