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 30-December 22, 2024.

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 make a stop to warm up with cider, cocoa and coffee. Santa is at the stop with a gift for each child.

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

Schedule and Tickets

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

Here is the schedule for the 2024 event:

November 30-December 1
December 7-8
December 14-15
December 21-22

Tickets are $22 for adults, $21 for military and seniors 60+, and $16 for children 3-12. Children on lap under 3 ride for free.

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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