Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride

Photo courtesy of Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

Take a scenic trip through Clark County on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride.

A 1941 diesel locomotive transports passengers through scenic northern Clark County from Yacolt to Moulton Falls to Chelatchie Prairie and back. During the holidays, the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad hosts a special holiday train ride.

If you’re looking for an option in Portland, view the Holiday Express Train Ride schedule.

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride is on Saturday and Sunday from November 25-December 17.

Climb aboard the train and take a journey to see Santa. There is indoor and outdoor seating available.

Along the trip, passengers will see views of the Lewis River atop a hillside vantage point. You’ll then stop at Moulton Station where there is warm cider, cocoa and coffee. Santa will be at the station with a gift for each child.

This year, the event is also hosting an Ugly Sweater Contest. Passengers will vote for the best ugly sweater at each event.

Schedule and Tickets

Here is the schedule for the 2023 event:

November 25 and 26
December 2 and 3
December 9 and 10
December 16 and 17

The train departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $21 for military and seniors, and $12 for children 3-12.

The train ride starts at 207 N Railroad Ave. in Yacolt, Washington. For more information and to buy tickets, visit Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s website.

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