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Alaska Railroad Passenger Service Hurricane Turn Flag Stop Train Anchorage, With Flag Stops Between Talkeetna And Hurricane  Ride one of America's last flag stop trains. Since 1923 the Hurricane Turn Train has delivered local Alaskans to their remote cabins and outdoor enthusiasts to remote areas for backcountry skiing, backpacking, camping, and fishing. On this wilderness run you can get off and on the train anywhere along the 55-mile stretch between Talkeetna and Hurricane. When you are ready to return to civilization, you can stop the train on its return with the wave of a flag. Depending on the passenger load for the given day, passenger seating may vary from table seating in the upper level of the Self-propelled DMU Railcar to forward facing reclining seats in a standard single passenger level railcars. Hurricane Turn Train Summer and Winter Schedule  The summer train departs from the Talkeetna train depot to Hurricane. Transfers are available from Talkeetna Lodge. The Summer Hurricane Turn Train runs Thursday-Sunday, mid May to mid September, and in conjunction with summer holidays. No dining onboard.The Winter Hurricane Turn Train runs between Anchorage and Hurricane and only operates the first Thursday of each month from October to May. Be sure and pack a lunch as there is no dining onboard. Also see the Aurora Winter Train that runs the on weekends. Flag stop connections between the Aurora Winter Train and Hurricane Winter Train are possible. Note: The Hurricane Turn is a flag stop train and may run late depending on the number of stops. The train only stops in each location when passengers are getting on or off the train.
OVERVIEW
Tour Type: Scenic, Alaska Railroad Passenger Service Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Access Comfort: Adventure Class Good Prior Experience: None Hurricane Turn Flag Stop Train Highlights Anchorage to Talkeetna Anchorage is headquarters to the Alaska Railroad and the journey to Fairbanks begins here. Several miles into the trip, the heavy birch forests of Eagle River and Chugiak lead to the Knik and Matanuska Rivers.  The expansive watershed harbors wildlife like moose, bear, the occasional wolf and abundant waterfowl. About 40 miles from Anchorage comes the Matanuska Valley, Alaska's agricultural center and home to the towns of Palmer and Wasilla.Just south of Talkeetna, 70 miles further, the first view emerges of Denali ("The High One" or "The Great One"), North America's highest peak. The train takes its first stop in Talkeetna, a small town with a mining history and now, a popular takeoff point for climbers to Denali. Talkeetna to Hurricane From Talkeetna, the track follows the serpentine banks of the Susitna River. On clear days, more views of Denali emerge across the river presenting many chances for photos. From Talkeetna to Hurricane, the Alaska Railroad runs one of America's last flag stop trains. In this area are a number of remote cabin sites and old homesteads that are only accessible by the Alaska Railroad, hiking in many miles, or by snowmobile in the winter months. In the 55-mile flag stop stretch between Talkeetna and Hurricane, outdoor adventurers can get off the train anywhere and can stop the train to get on by waving a flag (towel, shirt etc.) while standing near the track. Heading towards Hurricane you'll pass points along the track known as Chase, Curry, Sherman, Gold Creek, Canyon, and Chulitna.
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Summer Hurricane Turn Train May 15 to September 14 Runs Thursday thru Sunday along with these holidays; Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Train departs from Talkeetna depot. Transfer provided from Talkeetna Lodge. No dining onboard. Times may vary depending on number of flagstops.
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Alaska Railroad Route Map, Points Of Interest RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Rail Passenger Service Trains Denali Star -Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks Costal Classic - Anchorage to Seward Hurricane Turn - Anchorage to Huricane Aurora Winter Train - Anchorage to Fairbanks Rail Day Tours Rail Vacations Alaska Railroad History Alaska Railroad Wiki Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords  by David MillerKenai Fjords Park - Trails Illustrated Map  Alaska: A Novel  by James A. MichenerAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,237 feet, the mountain’s vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.
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