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Get this EventCheat Mountain Salamander
| Event Date/Time | May 25, 2012 to Oct 27, 2012
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| Description |
Travel into the high country spruce forests of legendary Cheat Mountain on the most distinctive rail excursion in the Eastern United States. Named in honor of the little endangered creature whose sole habitat is the river of the same name, the CHEAT MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER takes you through some of the wildest mountain wilderness you will ever experience. This 88-mile (approximately 6.5-hour) round trip includes many interesting features such as a long tunnel built with an “S” curve far underneath Cheat Mountain, numerous long mountain vistas, and many opportunities to view exotic wildlife including bald eagle and black bear. Stops will be made at the inspirational “High Falls of the Cheat” as well as Cheat Bridge. Departure Dates: May: 25, 26 June: 2, 16, 30 July: 6, 14, 20, 28 August: 10, 11, 24, 25 September: 8, 22, 28 October: Tuesday through Saturday entire month except 30 & 31 Departs Elkins at 10:15 am (returns approx. 4:45 pm) Price includes sandwich buffet and beverages served in the “Red Spruce” dining car. Tickets purchased the day of the trip will be $2 additional.
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| Cost | Adult(12-64): $62; Senior(>64): $60; Child(4-11): $54; Child(<4): Free | ||||||||||
| Location |
Elkins Depot |
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