Autumn is an amazing time of year for hiking, but don’t forget about our local train rides as well! See the colorful fall scenery without any effort at all when you hop aboard one of the following fall foliage trains in Maryland. Of all the things on your fall to-do list, you may want to make this one a priority if you haven’t already. This is an experience every Marylander should have at least once. Bring a camera and let’s climb aboard these scenic fall train rides in Maryland! You’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget!

1. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
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13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has beautiful scenic train rides aboard the Frostburg Flyer that wind through the Allegheny Mountains. When the autumn colors are at their peak, it's like looking at painted mountains that stretch for miles. The Frostburg Flyer runs on select dates in October, and train tickets sell out fast. This 4.5-hour long trip departs from Cumberland to Frostburg, including a 1-hour layover before returning to Cumberland. It’s the best way to see Maryland’s beautiful fall foliage! On weekends in October, you can also climb aboard the Pumpkin Patch Limited and enjoy a 75-minute round-trip train ride to a pumpkin patch, where each passenger will get to pick out their own pumpkin to bring home and decorate. It's the best pumpkin train in Maryland! These are some of the best fall train rides in the state.

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2. Walkersville Southern Railroad
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34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, MD 21793, USA
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This scenic railroad in Walkersville offers autumn excursions through the month of October on Saturdays and Sundays, along with Murder Mystery Dinner train rides, and more. Time your trip just right, and you're in for colorful views around historic Monocacy Valley. Yellows, oranges, and reds dot the landscape and you can get an up close and personal look from the special open train cars. Bring a jacket, enjoy the breeze, and soak in the beauty of autumn aboard one of the best fall train rides in Maryland. Visit the Walkersville Southern Railroad website to find fares and train schedules.

Have you experienced either one of these fall train rides in Maryland? For more fall fun, try taking this Maryland fall foliage road trip! and check out our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List before you go.

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Things To Do In Fall In Maryland

Meghan Byers | September 06, 2022

What are the most beautiful places to visit in the fall in Maryland?

As the leaves begin to change to brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold, the state’s scenery grows even more beautiful. Here are some of the most beautiful places to visit in the fall in Maryland:

  • Visit Swallow Falls State Park to see some of the most stunning waterfalls in Maryland surrounded by colorful fall foliage – a breathtaking sight to be sure.
  • Rent a cabin alongside Maryland’s largest lake, Deep Creek Lake, and enjoy the peaceful reflections of bright autumn leaves in the lake’s waters as you sit around the campfire.
  • Take a scenic chairlift ride at Maryland’s Wisp Resort for an especially unique view of the changing colors from atop a mountain, overlooking Deep Creek Lake.

 

For more ideas, check out our article on the best fall destinations in Maryland.

What’s the best time of year to see the fall foliage in Maryland?

The timing of when Maryland’s fall foliage is at its peak depends on where in the state you are. Western Maryland’s foliage tends to start changing around mid to late September, whereas Eastern Maryland starts a bit later. In general, Maryland’s fall foliage typically reaches its peak around mid to late October.

What are some other ways to celebrate fall in Maryland?

There’s so much to do in the fall in Maryland including:

  • Fall festivals like the annual Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland. Taking place in mid-October each year, this is a huge five-day event with parades, a craft show, food, and more! It’s been listed as one of the best fall festivals in the world by MSN.com, and Oakland has been recognized by multiple publications as one of the best small towns in the United States to see fall foliage.
  • Pumpkin picking
  • Corn mazes in Maryland
  • Pick apples at one of Maryland’s best apple orchards.

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