On the fully narrated 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) round-trip journey from Virginia City to Gold Hill, learn about the Comstock Era as you travel past historic mines and mills. On the fully narrated 24-mile (38.6-kilometer) round-trip journey from Carson City to Virginia City, you’ll travel past tunnels, canyons, and mining towns; learn about Nevada’s mining history; and look for wild mustangs along the way. The railroad also operates certain special trains along the 5-mile (8-kilometer) round-trip Carson Canyon route.
Experience the Virginia & Truckee Railroad independently or join a guided tour from South Lake Tahoe. Drive along part of the historical Pony Express Trail, visit historical points of interest in Carson City, then take a ride on the railroad.