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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

Ride the rails into the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park on the dog-friendly Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, PA. Old-style diesel-powered train with passenger coaches from the 1920s will bring you and Fido on a 16-mile roundtrip train ride that lasts about one hour. Mountain vistas, trackside streams and flowing rivers, and fellow adventurers enjoying hiking, biking and white water rafting are just a few of the visual delights you'll see. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Visit Website

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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 bones by 22 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 896 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Donna
    Feb 26, 2024
    Wonderful.

    We had the best ride. Molly had a blast. We were celebrating her first anniversary with us we had saved her from an abusive home, she was in really bad shape but didn't know if she was going to make it and here we are a year later she is healthy and bold and beautiful well-behaved so we took her on a train ride and they were great from the ticket booth to the ride to the lady who punched her tickets every conductor came by to see her they were wonderful and they made the whole train ride experience the best ever I couldn't ask for any better service or kindness than what we received there I would recommend anyone to take their pup for the train ride they'll enjoy it very very much.

  • Richard
    Jan 31, 2024
    Fun time

    Daisy had a great time on the train.
    She even got her own ticket.
    The conductor was very nice

  • Sue
    Sep 21, 2023
    Great time

    We had a great time taking our dog on the train. Very dog friendly!!

  • Angie
    Sep 20, 2023
    Great ride!!

    We enjoyed the ride. The railroad employees were awesome! they offered treats, and even a special ticket for our Barney. I agree that some dogs will not enjoy the ride. Ours was not bothered by the whistle but disliked the rumbling of the train.

  • Antoinette
    Jun 30, 2023
    Love This

    I brought my son and our beloved geriatric chocolate lab and our puppy chocolate lab on for a ride and they really enjoyed it. We love how they got their own tickets and they even got them punched once the train started. Everyone was so kind to them and they got two treats. The staircase to get onto the train is quite steep so know that going into it if you have an older dog.

  • Laurette
    Jun 5, 2023
    What a wonderful day!

    Rigby loved the ride on the railroad. It was a lovely 70 minute trip. He enjoyed the trip - as did we. We saw a small waterfall on the trip. We sat in the top of the domed cars - it was quite enjoyable. I do recommend - well worth the price. We sat in an air conditioned car. Train was not sold out, but pretty full. I do recommend getting there an hour early - because parking was pretty far away - it was $12.00 to park - which is not listed anywhere. That is on top of your train ticket. Prices range between $22.00 & $30.00 - depending on what car you pick.

  • Dusty
    May 31, 2023
    Loved it!

    it’s a relaxing trip full of different views ! and dusty was so happy and relaxed

  • Kevin
    Apr 28, 2023
    Great

    was great but dog got bored second half. didn’t do open air car as it was a little chilly but I think she’ll like it more next time in the open air.

  • Laurie
    Oct 25, 2022
    Oliver loved it!!!

    My golden retriever Oliver loved this! Sniffing all the scents from the open air car. Treats from the conductor. Belly rubs from fellow passengers. We loved it!!

  • Sabrina
    Sep 19, 2022
    Railroad Conductor Puppy!!!

    Brittle had a great time on his first train ride along the Lehigh scenic gorge railroad. Totally pet friendly, they even gave him his own ticket. There is a little ice cream shop that sold us a pupuccino ice cream cup. A great finish to a wonderful pet friendly day.

  • Shelley
    Aug 27, 2022
    All Aboard!

    Rigby had a great time on his first train ride along the Lehigh scenic gorge railroad. Totally pet friendly, they even gave him his own ticket.

  • Kat
    Aug 10, 2022
    Lovely Ride

    Super friendly staff, they love the dogs. One staff member even offered our dog water for her bowl when we ran out. We would definitely ride again maybe in the Fall. We sat in the Open Air cabin.

  • Caseyanne
    May 28, 2022
    Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

    Well worth the trip! had a blast spending a relaxing afternoon with our pup on board!

  • Alyssa
    Jan 1, 2022
    Loved it!

    Our two beagles LOVED this train ride! We were worried about how they would react as they’ve never been on a train before. All of the workers there were so accommodating to us and our dogs. They treated them like special guests- they even got their own tickets. We will definitely be back!

  • Susa
    Sep 11, 2021
    Not for all dogs

    Perfectly dog friendly but our dog hated it. It is loud with the train whistle and we got smoke and particles in out eyes. It will be beautiful in a couple of weeks with the foliage changing colors but beginning of September we saw the river and one very small waterfall (we went the at 11 am)

  • Angie
    Jul 24, 2021
    Enjoyable train ride through lehigh gorge

    This was a 70 minute ride through beautiful lehigh gorge. Dogs are not only welcome but enjoyed by the staff

  • Cat
    Oct 13, 2020
    Absolutely amazing!

    I took a ride with my two small pups and we all loved it! The scenery was amazing. Everyone on the train was so nice and welcoming to the dogs, giving them plenty of pets and head-scratches. There's even an ice-cream place with an order window next to the station that serves pupuccinos. All of the gift stores on Broadway (a lot were closed on a Tuesday though) allowed the dogs to come in and were very welcoming.

  • Mike
    Oct 2, 2020
    Fantastic views

    Well priced and very friendly to our pets. Our pups had a fun time looking out the window and all the friendly passes that stop by to let them. Train cars are very clean and roomy. The ride is well worth the price.

  • Deb
    May 12, 2018
    Great ride

    They were very welcoming to our pup. Our dog was a bit scared by the train ride, but she does tend to be skiddish.

  • Erin
    More than a year ago
    Awesome ride!

    This is a great experience for any dog who loves to stick their head out the the window in the car. My beagle had a great time in the open air car. They are very welcoming to dogs on the train. Highly recommend if you're looking for something different to do!

  • Marissa
    More than a year ago
    Wonderful

    This was a really nice scenic tour and super pet friendly. You are able to take either coach or open air seating with your dog. My little guy loved it looking out the open window in coach! Very nice area as well with shops and restaurants.

  • POODLEMAMA
    More than a year ago
    Great!!!

    My three poodles loved it! Probably best to go in fall when leaves re off the trees...but it was still fun and I enjoyed taking the fur babies on a real train!!!

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