The Haunted Train Ride Through Goldfield Ghost Town In Arizona That Will Terrify You In The Best Way Possible
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information about the Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad, visit the Goldfield Ghost Town website or Facebook page.
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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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
