3 Reasons to try Rocky Mountaineer's Rockies to the Red Rocks Journey

For sheer majesty and awe-inspiring views, there’s nothing like Canada’s Rocky Mountains. But if you’re looking for stunning landscapes steeped in the history of the Wild West, put Colorado’s Red Rocks on your bucket list.  

Located in the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe People, the towering red-hued monoliths have drawn tourists to the desert since the late 1870s. Before that, the area was also the site of the Wild West era, from 1865 to around 1900, when gunslingers, outlaws, business tycoons and colonizers flooded the area.  

But rather than a covered wagon, tourists these days can travel the astonishing landscapes of the American Southwest onboard the Rocky Mountaineer rail journey. Launched in 2021, the two-day Rockies to the Red Rocks route is a new experience onboard Rocky Mountaineer, travelling between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. . And, as with the Rocky Mountain adventures, Rockies to the Red Rocks features one –of- a-kind views, historic tunnels and the exceptionally friendly service for which the company is renowned.  

Here are three reasons you need to try the Red Rocks journey: 

Travel through extraordinary landscapes 

Rockies to the Red Rocks highlights the landscapes of the Wild West era, carved out by the Colorado River. Relax with amazing views as the train rolls between Denver and Moab’s red sandstone mountains. The oversized, glass-dome windows onboard Rocky Mountaineer frame captivating mountain vistas and rugged deserts. Plus, you can take in the views from the outdoor viewing area.

Picture-perfect opportunities to see the West in a way pioneers could never imagine was possible. The oversized windows allow you to take it all in from the comfort of your seat.  

Have your camera ready to snap pictures of the sights, including Ruby Canyon, Mount Garfield, and Moffat Tunnel 

Stay overnight in a Wild West town famous for its hot springs  

The Rocky Mountaineer only travels in the day, leaving you the evening to explore along the way. At the end of your first day onboard the Rockies to the Red Rocks route, you'll stop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where you'll spend the night in a comfortable hotel. You’ll have the evening to explore and enjoy this historic town made famous by its natural hot springs.  

Experience SilverLeaf Plus, a Rockies to the Red Rocks exclusive 

The Rockies to the Red Rocks journey is available to enjoy in SilverLeaf Service. However, you can enhance your experience with SilverLeaf Plus. Available exclusively on the Rockies to the Red Rocks route, SilverLeaf Plus comes with all the amenities of SilverLeaf, and so much more. Enjoy access to a lounge car that offers an added indoor viewing of the western landscapes.

You can also enjoy handcrafted, signature cocktails with SilverLeaf Plus in the spacious lounge car and premium alcoholic beverages. SilverLeaf Plus also offers an elevated dining experience, complete with wine pairings.