Mountains Edge

  • Joseph to valley center

  • 1.25 Hour or thereabouts...

  • 6 Mile Round Trip

  • Up to 25 guests

    Plus up to 6 add on Rumble Seats

  • Dog Friendly*

    *With on-site Pet Boarding
    Learn More

  • Difficulty: Low - Mild

  • Electric Assist On Every Car

    Learn about our Electric Assist

  • May 18 - September 30 2024

  • Thursday  through  Monday*

    *Days are truncated at the beginning & end of season, see schedule

  • 2-Seat Tandem Car - $60

    Tandem Car Add On Items
    Child Seat - $20

    4-Seat Quad Car - $120       VIP Single Seat - $30
    On-Site Dog Boarding - $10


  • Departs at 3 pm Thursday - Sunday
    12 pm & 2 pm on Monday

ATTENTION:
There is absolutely no smoking or use of anything that makes fire or sparks anywhere on our property. You are responsible if you start a fire.


There will only be a restroom at the beginning and end of this trip.


About this trip...

Enjoy this peaceful pedal through a wide open valley at the base of the towering Wallowa Mountains.
With lots of fresh air, and a good possibility of wildlife sightings this trip is an amazing scenic adventure.

This trip provides a good taste of what Railriding is all about. It's a nice way to relax for a bit and
it's the perfect length to allow you to fit a Railriding experience into your busy schedule.

Your trip begins with an awesome Wallowa River crossing and then round the bend and head into the valley
with an amazing mountain backdrop. Next you'll venture into an area flanked by dense pine forest.
Beyond the forest the rails lead you into wide open pasture land with farm animals and vast open views.
Your return trip provides some of the most breathtaking unobstructed views of the majestic Wallowa Mountains around.

Finally, be sure to check out our goodies in our depot after you arrive back to Joseph.

💡 Important Tips
• Every Railrider in Joseph features a pedal electric assist system for use on the uphill return leg of the trip. It is used for everyone and is a standard part of the ride.
  You'll cruise back at a gentle 7 mph. Our electric assist system allows guests of varying fitness levels to enjoy this trip and requires minimal physical exertion.

• This trip runs half the length of our Valley Sights trip utilizing the same rails, it's the same length as our nighttime adventures.
  If you've ridden our Valley Sites trip before or when you do so in the future you will see some of the same scenery.
  It's awesome scenery so this isn't a negative point, just good to know. We have guests who come back to ride with us year after year, it sure is nice to see it twice, or thrice, or quice? 🙂

*Please Note:
To help condense our trips as well as to ensure the most comfortable and
enjoyable experience possible all of our departure times may not be available every day.

Review the following prior to booking

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Pairs will sit on Tandem Cars together
Families or groups of 3 or 4 adults may select a Quad Car if available. Groups with children ages 1-7 should also explore our Child Seat options that can be added onto Tandem Cars
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Groups larger than two will need to book multiple Railriders or a Quad Car
We do not hold seats for onsite booking or overflow. If your group has not reserved the proper configuration we may not have space available to accommodate everyone

Children ages 16 and up may ride on their own Railrider
A responsible adult must be present on the trip

No Animals Permitted
On The Ride
There is no safe way to transport an animal onboard a Railrider.

We offer On-Site Dog Boarding so you can join us on our trips.
If our On-Site Boarding is unavailable or your dog isn't a good fit here are some
Local Pet Boarding Options

Safety Reminder: There is a 300lb / 136kg weight limit per each seat.
This is a limitation of our equipment and to ensure your safety it is a rule we cannot bend
Booking a trip in the next 7 days? Be sure to check the weather forecast.

Trip Specific Questions

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No discount for empty seats.   Lap riding is not permitted unless it's an infant secured in a chest carrier.

Railriding with Children? LEARN ABOUT SEATING OPTIONS

Car & Seating Options

2-Seat Tandem Car  -  $60

SOLD BY THE CAR

(8 available per trip)

  • The sports coupe of our fleet is great for pairs of any combo, they may be pedaled by a single rider too

  • At least 1 guest age 16+ must be able to pedal to operate the assist

  • Each seat has 2 cup holders and a lap seat belt, there is room for a backpack or soft cooler

  • Most Children 8+ can reach, ages 3 - 7 ride without pedaling

  • Your infant car seat may be belted onto these seats, infants up to 1 year may also ride in a chest carrier at no charge

  • Add On Child Seats can turn a Tandem Car into a 3 or 4 seat car for guests with children, see Add On Child Seat for more details

2-Seat Tandem Car Add On Options:

Add On - Child Seat  -  $30

FOR USE ON TANDEM CARS ONLY

(6 available per trip)

  • Non-Pedaling add on seat for use on Tandem Cars only,
    for Children ages 1 - 7, REQUIRED for ages 1 & 2

  • Add up to 2 Child Seats per Tandem Car Only

  • 5-point or lap style seat belt depending on child size

    Very Important:
    Child Seats cannot be mounted on Quad Cars!

4-Seat Quad Car  -  $120

SOLD BY THE CAR

(2 available per trip)

  • With 4 seats and 4 sets of pedals this is ideal for families with children, groups of friends, or odd numbered parties

  • Most children 8+ can reach, age 3 - 7 ride without pedaling

  • Your infant car seat may be belted onto these seats, infants up to 1 year may also ride in a chest carrier for free

  • Each seat has 2 cup holders and a lap seat belt

  • Luggage space is limited, e.g. we can fit four backpacks on board and that's about it. (bags with straps work well)

  • 1 guest 16+ must be able to pedal to operate the assist

  • Very important:
    Quad Cars cannot accept add on items. Quad Car total weight limit is 1000 lbs / 453 kg

Single Seat   -  $30

(1 available per trip)

Our Single Seat is located on our Guide Car next to your Guide.
It's great for single riders or odd numbered groups if our Quad Cars aren't available, the Single Seat guest may swap out at the midpoint so everyone in an odd numbered party gets a chance to ride with someone they know during half of the trip
Quad Car (Two Linked Tandems)  $120

SOLD BY THE CAR

4 available per trip (depending on # of Tandems booked)

Just as the name implies this is two Tandem Cars linked together to form a "Quad Car". It provides a similar experience as a Quad Car and is the only other option for a group to be near one another

  • With 4 seats and 4 sets of pedals this is ideal for families with children, groups of friends, etc (not the greatest solution but still doable for odd numbered parties as there is more overall car weight)

  • At least 1 guest age 16+ must be on board the linked car set

  • Most children 8+ can reach, age 3 - 7 ride without pedaling or ages 1 - 7 may ride in an Add on Child Seat

  • Each seat has two cup holders and a lap seat belt

  • Luggage space is limited (backpacks or bags with straps work best)


  • How to Book:

    Select the number of Quad Car (Two Linked Tandems) needed for your group, dates and times with availability will be presented on the calendar

    Very important:

    This version of a "Quad Car" can accept add on equipment.

On-Site Dog Boarding -  $10

(4 available per trip, two large, two giant)

Large Crate: Ideal for x-small to large dogs, up to two dogs per crate, max total weight is 70 lbs / 32 kg

Giant Crate: Ideal for x-small to giant dogs, up to two dogs per crate, max total weight is 200 lbs / 91 kg

For extra comfort we recommend that you BYO dog bed and/or a favorite toy
Review expectations and policy before booking

Follow these steps to book your trip

Review car / seating options

Click "Book Now / Check Availability"
Pick your date & review available times

Choose the car(s) and/or seats (if needed)
to accommodate your entire party

click on "Continue Shopping" to add more items

Follow these steps to book your trip

1. Review car / seating options

2. Click "Book Now / Check Availability" Pick your date & review available times

3. Choose the car(s) and/or seats (if needed)
to accommodate your whole party

click "Continue Shopping" to book additional items

Please read about our Electric Assist prior to booking.
Arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time, don't be late.

If you miss our safety briefing you will not be permitted to ride, this is a requirement of the railroad.



Review the Conditions & Risks of Railriding
Your party must agree to this during checkout

RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK