Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to kick off the spooky season than with a train ride through one of Arizona’s most infamous ghost towns? The Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad tells a haunting story about the establishment, rise, and decline of Goldfield – with plenty of lore regarding the treasure-laden mountains, of course.
Nestled between the Superstition and Goldfield Mountains, this historic mining settlement was very much a thriving town back in its heyday.
Flickr/cindydevin High-quality gold was discovered here in 1892, and it received an official post office the following year.
Fully comprehending the town’s rich history can only be achieved by exploring every inch of it. Unfortunately, this is quite a difficult feat given a mere day’s time. Enter the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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This 20-minute narrated journey spans 1.5 miles of railroad track, circling the entire ghost town.
Flickr/meginsanity Knowledgeable tour guides offer insight into not just Goldfield’s notoriously gruesome past, but also the infamous lore surrounding the Superstition Mountains and desert southwest in general.
Along the way, you just might hear the disembodied voices of miners who perished in tragic accidents… or perhaps even see their ghostly silhouettes.
Flickr/nzdave In addition to staying off the trestle, make sure you also keep all extremities inside the train car - unless, of course, you don’t mind getting brushed by a vengeful spirit.
Rides depart every 35 minutes.
Facebook/Goldfield Ghost Town Ticket prices are as follows: $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for children ages 5-12, and children under five free.
Other attractions at Goldfield include ziplining over the mountains, mine tours, hiking trails, a shooting gallery, and so much more.
Google/Lauren Fasick Bring your whole family along and experience the mystique and mild spookiness of a true Old West town.
Address: 4650 North Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119.
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For more information about the Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad, visit the Goldfield Ghost Town website or Facebook page.
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High-quality gold was discovered here in 1892, and it received an official post office the following year.
Flickr/etzel42
Flickr/meginsanity
Knowledgeable tour guides offer insight into not just Goldfield’s notoriously gruesome past, but also the infamous lore surrounding the Superstition Mountains and desert southwest in general.
Flickr/nzdave
In addition to staying off the trestle, make sure you also keep all extremities inside the train car - unless, of course, you don’t mind getting brushed by a vengeful spirit.
Facebook/Goldfield Ghost Town
Ticket prices are as follows: $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for children ages 5-12, and children under five free.
Google/Lauren Fasick
Bring your whole family along and experience the mystique and mild spookiness of a true Old West town.
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Have you ever taken a ride on the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad? If so, was any paranormal activity afoot? Let us know all the spooky details! Check out our previous article for more haunted places to explore this season.
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