Verde Canyon Railroad Full Tour: Scenic Train Ride Guide & History

Hop aboard the historic Verde Canyon Railroad with us for an unforgettable journey through Arizona’s most spectacular, untouched red rock canyon! In this video, we’re taking you from the historic Clarkdale train station all the way through the heart of the canyon. With a full voiceover guide, we’ll share the fascinating history of this heritage railroad, point out the unique Southwestern wildlife, and talk about the incredible geology surrounding the tracks while also letting you know all of the details about the train ride and what is included! The absolute highlight of the trip? Going right through the legendary 685-foot, hand-carved rock tunnel that plunges the entire train into pitch blackness before bursting out into stunning canyon views! We also discuss the dramatic nature of the Verde River, including the historic 2023 snowmelt flood that sent a massive 25-foot crest tearing through this narrow canyon. Whether you're planning your own Arizona vacation or just love heritage trains, sit back and enjoy the ride! 🔔 If you enjoyed this train tour, please LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more travel guides! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Location of the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot 01:01 - Clarkdale Train Station Tour (patio, museum, gift shop) 02:58 - Boarding the Train & Seating, Snacks, and Making Reservations 05:14 - The Verde River Canyon Geology (and Flood History!) 08:40 - Relaxing Train Ride 10:00 - The Highlight: The Historic Tunnel & View #1 12:57 - Perkinsville (locomotives decouple & reattach to the opposite end of the train) 15:16- Riding Through the 685-Foot Tunnel Again & View #2 16:42 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up #VerdeCanyonRailroad #ArizonaTrain #TravelArizona #ScenicTrainRide #ClarkdaleArizona #ArizonaHistory #TrainVlog #SedonaDayTrips #arizonaphotography #photography #trainrides Join us on the Verde Canyon Railroad - a fun, family friendly Arizona train ride starting in Clarkdale, AZ. One of the highlights is riding through the Verde Canyon Railroad tunnel (twice)! In this video, I discuss this arizona scenic train, which is a great sedona day trip and historic railroad, the verde river flood, scenic train tours usa, and hopefully it can be part of your arizona travel guide. This scenic train ride in Arizona is fun for all ages (my kids - including a teenage and an elementary aged child - enjoyed the views and snacks). There are drinks, snacks, seating, and bathrooms available in each car. Each car has access to the open air rail car that is shared with one other passenger car. I spent most of my time in the open air car for the best views and photography!