There's A BBQ Train Ride Happening In Colorado And It's As Delicious As It Sounds
By Annie
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Published June 24, 2018
Howdy there, buckaroo! I reckon you’ve got a hankerin’ for some good ol’ fashioned BBQ… am I right?! If you crave tender, fall-off-the-bone meats and sides, you’ve come to the right place, as this Colorado joint serves epic barbecue in the most unforgettable of settings:
All aboard the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad!
This scenic train adventure through the Rockies is the 10th highest track in the whole world. It sits at an elevation of 11,201 feet!
The Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad offers gorgeous 2.5-hour excursions through the must-see San Isabel National Forest.
The ride is equal parts adventurous and relaxing and the sightseeing opportunities truly can’t be topped.
In addition to their regular trips, the LC&SR hosts special trips like the Top of the Rockies Zip-Line and Train Ride.
You read that right! Not only do you get to take a scenic train ride, but also an exciting zip line ride through the San Isabel National Forest.
There's also the Raft and Rail.
Your all-day adventure includes not only the train ride, but also a ride through Class 3 and 4 rapids in Brown's Canyon.
But their pièce de résistance: the Devil's Tail BBQ Special!
Devil's Tail BBQ Special is not only a lovely ride, but also a carnivore's dream come true. You'll chow down on an assortment of mouthwatering BBQ meats.
This tasty eventing trip will be offered three times this season. The first one is coming up soon, on July 7, 2018!
The July ride beings at 6 p.m. and will last approximately 2.5 hours. The other BBQ Special train excursions will take place on August 31 and September 14, 2018, and these trips will start their journeys at 4:30 p.m.
Ticket for this tasty train ride cost $65 for adults and $45 for kids.
Make your reservation for this special trip by visiting the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad website
here .
The Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad is located at 326 E 7th St., Leadville, CO 80461. For more information about their daily train rides and other special trips, visit their website here .
How delicious does this unique train trip sound?! Tag a friend in the comments that you would love to take with you on this mouthwatering journey!
Want to keep the good times rolling? Check out these 9 Epic Train Rides In Colorado That Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience .
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