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Public rides are paused
We are building our track expansion, and public rides are paused while that work goes on. We will not be opening in October.
Our opening date is not set yet. Please look for an update here after the holidays. This page is the first place we will post it.
One thing to note for when we do open: our ride times have changed to 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
When to Ride
Public Rides
Every Sunday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Last train leaves at 3:00 PM
Operating Season
October – April
First Sunday in October through the last Sunday in April. Closed in summer.
Admission
Free!
Donations gratefully accepted
Schedule changes are posted on this page. Rides are weather dependent, so if the weather looks poor please check here before making the trip. You can also follow us on Facebook.
Follow Us on FacebookHow to Find Us
We are at the southwest corner of Pinnacle Peak Rd and 43rd Ave, inside Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park. Look for the Train Rides sign on 43rd Ave and turn in there.
Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park
23280 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
Please note: we are not part of Adobe Dam Recreation Area or the petroglyph site. That is a separate facility on the south side of the dam.
- Enter from 43rd Ave, north of Deer Valley Rd.
- Free parking is right by our Sahuaro Station loading platform.
- Maricopa Live Steamers and the model railroad society share the park with us.
Not to scale. We are the block marked RR.
Look for this sign
Our sign on 43rd Ave marks the entrance. Follow the arrows in and park by the platform.
More Track Means More Fun
Our volunteers are building a line extension that will more than double the ride. Track laying is underway right now, and it is the reason the railroad is closed this October.
Where we are today
The green loop is the track running now, boarding at our Sahuaro Station platform. The red route is the extension our crews are building.
We have now reached the curve at the bottom left of the map. When the line is finished it will run all the way south to a new Pinnacle Peak Station.
Watch Our Crews Laying RailWhat to Expect
The Ride
Each ride lasts about 8 minutes along our quarter-mile track aboard our 15-inch gauge, quarter-scale miniature train. Kids and adults alike love it!
Family Friendly
This is a great outing for families with children of all ages. Little ones ride with an adult. The whole family can enjoy the experience together.
What to Bring
Arizona sun is no joke! Bring sunscreen, hats, and water. Comfortable shoes are recommended. There's shade near the boarding area.
Donations Welcome
Rides are always free. If you'd like to support our nonprofit mission, donations are gratefully accepted in person and are tax-deductible.
Parking & Accessibility
Free parking is available inside Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park, a short walk from our Sahuaro Station loading platform. Enter from 43rd Ave at Pinnacle Peak Rd. Additional accessibility details coming soon.