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Hurricane Turn Train, Alaska

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Unique flag-stop passenger train route providing access to remote wilderness cabins and backcountry areas along a scenic rail corridor through rugged interior landscapes.

General Information

Hours:
Operates seasonally with specific scheduled departures; typically runs Thursday through Monday during summer months
Fees:
Fares typically range from about $60 to $120 depending on distance and stops
Reservations recommended due to limited seating
Pet Policy:
Pets are generally not allowed onboard passenger trains
Closest cities with hotels:
Talkeetna (0 mi)
Seasons:
Best experienced late spring through early fall when full service is available and weather conditions are more favorable
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8h9s7xXo9Vq5Q2nT7Talkeetna Depot, Talkeetna, AK
Website:
https://www.alaskarailroad.com/alaskarailroad.com

How to Get There

From Talkeetna (0 mi): Access the departure point directly at the local rail depot where the train boards passengers for the route through remote backcountry stops.

Overview

The Hurricane, or Hurricane Turn, is a passenger train operated by the Alaska Railroad between Talkeetna and Hurricane Gulch in Alaska. This train is unique in that rather than making scheduled station stops, it is a flag stop train meaning that passengers between Talkeetna and Hurricane can wave a white cloth anywhere along the route and the train will stop to pick them up. The Hurricane Turn is one of the last true flag-stop trains in the United States.

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