(8 available per trip)
The sports coupe of our fleet is great for pairs of any combo, they may be linked together during the first leg of the trip to create a makeshift quad car
At least 1 guest age 13+ must be able to pedal & use a righthand twist throttle, these cars may be used by a single rider if needed, our VIP seat is a good option for singles too
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, age 3 - 7 ride without pedaling
Infant car seats may be belted onto the seats, infants up to 1 year may also ride in a chest carrier for free
Jump Seats can turn a Tandem Car into a 3 or 4 seat car for guests with children, see Jump Seat for more details
(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
Infant car seats 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 to what you can sling off the rear two seats (backpacks or bags with straps work well)
1 adult must be able to pedal & use righthand twist throttle
Very important:
Quad Cars have a max weight limit of 800 lbs / 363 kg
Jump Seats cannot be put onto Quad Cars
(6 available per trip)
Non-Pedaling add on seat for Tandem Cars
for Children ages 1 - 7
Add up to 2 Jump Seats per Tandem Car
5-point or lap style seat belt depending on child size
Very Important:
Jump Seats cannot be put onto Quad Cars, only Tandems
(1 available per trip)
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The best time of day to ride all depends on you and your group and the temperatures and amounts of sun you enjoy.
8 am
Typically one of the cooler rides of the day, it will offer some shaded areas to take brief breaks if needed. This time may have some more wildlife than others due to cooler temperatures. During the rainy season this time may be more wet than others.
11 am
This ride will typically be warm with nearly full sun most parts of the season. It's a great time to go and most guests find it enjoyable but you'll need to come prepared for sun exposure with both proper hydration and sun protection.
2 pm
On paper the weather station might say it'll be a few degrees warmer than our 11 am trip and that may be true but it typically doesn't feel like it. Actually this trip tends to offer up some shaded areas for brief breaks and our summer breeze usually kicks up during this trip making for an enjoyable time to ride.
5 pm
This time can be very special. You'll experience cooler temperatures as the sun makes its way toward the horizon. It's a great time for photography as the lighting changes can create dramatic shadows and shoots of sunlight. It can be a good time to spot wildlife as things cool down. However during the rainy season this time may be more wet than others.
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Pretty much everyone. We have had guests ranging in age from newborns to in their nineties.
We have a 300lb weight limit per seat.
The best time of day to ride all depends on you and your group and the temperatures and amounts of sun you enjoy.
8 am
Typically one of the cooler rides of the day, it will offer some shaded areas to take brief breaks if needed. This time may have some more wildlife than others due to cooler temperatures. During the rainy season this time could be more wet than others.
11 am
This ride will typically be warm with nearly full sun most parts of the season. It's a great time to go but you'll need to come prepared for sun exposure.
2 pm
On paper the weather station might say it'll be a few degrees warmer than our 11 am trip. Actually this trip typically offers up some shaded areas for brief breaks and our summer breeze usually kicks up during this trip making for an enjoyable time to ride.
5 pm
In the past it was a rare event to ride this late in the day but there is good reason for why we added this option into our permanent 2020 schedule. This time can be very special. You'll experience cooler temperatures as the sun makes its way toward the horizon. It's a great time for photography as the lighting changes creating dramatic shadows and shoots of sunlight. It can be a good time to spot wildlife as things cool down. However during the rainy season this time may be more wet than others.
All times of the year are great. But if you have certain sensitivities to rainy weather, heat, cold, or crowds you may want heed this advice.
Weather
The beginning and end of season may be rainy. If you come in May, early June, Late September and October expect there to be a higher chance or rainy days. We do have some pretty fun trips in light rain but if potentially getting wet and sometimes cold and wet isn't your thing then you might want to work with us to find a dry day to ride.
On the flip side, late June, July, and August is typically dry and warm/hot. We usually only get a strech of days up to a week of temps north of 100 degrees.
Sensitivities to Heat / Sun
If traveling during our summer months we encourage you ride our morning or evening trips. Always remember to hydrate and use sun protection.
Sensitivities to Cold
We have scheduled our season with this in mind offering only our mid-day trips during the cooler parts of the season so the trips are more comfortable. However there are sometimes some cool / cold days that sneek in in May, early June, and again in September. We encourage you to book during the middle of the day if cold is uncomfortable during these times of year.
Crowds
The beginning and end months of our season typcially have less people on our trips if crowds are a concern. However we never have more than 30 people on our attraction.
Bonus Tip
The early months of the season offer spring blooms, and the later months offer fall colors both of which are a little extra icing on an already awesome slice of cake.
Start
You will depart as a group at your selected departure time. You will generally get some space in between Railriders as youtravel between towns and enjoy a peaceful brisk downhill cruise.
Don't forget to stop and look at the five road crossings.
Midpoint
At our midpoint you may carefully get off of your Railrider. This is a great time to stretch your legs and use the restroom if need be. Please stay near the Railriders so that you will be ready to board after your guide rotates them for your return trip. This is a great time let your guide know if you need a seat adjustment.
Return Leg
This is the "uphill" portion. It is a gentle yet consistent uphill grade back to Joseph.
Pace is key, take it easy and the ride will be easier. Use your hybrid assist if needed.
Home Base
Congratulations you made it! Checkout our souvenir shop and museum area in our office.
Don't forget to share pictures and stories of your adventure with friends and family.
Now it's time to decide which trip to conquer next. They are all special in their own way.
Storage is limited but there is room for some essentials.
*remember the more you bring the more you pedal
Essentials you should bring
We offer drinks and snacks for sale at our Joseph departure site at reasonable rates.
Nice things to have
Tips for a fun trip
It can still be quite cool here in Wallowa County in May and June and once September comes around it starts again so a jacket or windbreaker may be helpful.
We strongly urge the use of sun protection. The air is very clean here and we’re closer to the sun than you might be used to so take this sun protection tip to heart.
Even the shortest amount of time out without protection can lead to a quick sunburn.
Your brief midpoint stop in Enterprise is a great place to stretch your legs and use the restroom if need be.
Your guide will turn around the Railriders and will stagger start everyone to start of your return journey.
Joseph has all sorts of services; adventure, shopping, food, drink, public restrooms, parks, motels, lodges, BnBs, RV parks, and more.
Need Help Finding Lodging? CLICK HERE
There is a lot to do in Joseph, we'll offer some of our favorites.
That's a lot to soak in, but that's just scratching the surface of what Joseph and Wallowa County has to offer. Visit the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce for more places of interest.
Road Crossings
This trip requires you to cross five active road crossings.
You must come to a complete stop and look both ways before pedaling across.
We do not have the right-of-way so this needs to be taken seriously.
Hydration
Be sure to begin hydrating a couple hours prior to your trip.
Bring along some water or sports drinks.
Sun Protection
The sun can be very intense at times in Wallowa County.
We urge you for your comfort and safety to please use some form of sun protection.
We recommend sunscreen, large hats, & sunglasses, a sun umbrella.
Stings & Allergies
This is the outdoors and we have bees, wasps, hornets, as well as a variety of grasses & hay.
If you have a serious allergy please come prepared with your EpiPen or medication if needed and notify your guide of your allergy prior to riding.
Seat Belts
A lap seat belt must be worn whenever your Railrider is in motion.