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Skunk Train
100 West Laurel Street · Fort Bragg, CA
Why you should go…
The Skunk Train has operated through old-growth redwood groves near Fort Bragg, California since 1885, crossing scenic trestle bridges and passing through tunnels. It is owned and operated by Mendocino Railway and offers the Pudding Creek Express, a 7-mile round trip along the Pudding Creek Estuary, as well as electric-assist Railbike tours. The depot is located at 100 West Laurel Street in Fort Bragg, with seasonal departures also from Willits.
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Good to know
General tours guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Confirm the meeting point
It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.
Small groups fill first
In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.
Ask how much is on foot
Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.
Read the weather policy
Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Skunk Train, ordered by straight-line distance.
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