The Enchanting Andrews Valley Rail Tours In North Carolina Is One Of The Best Places To Enjoy Autumn

Try this unique experience and enjoy an enchanting autumn in North Carolina at Andrews Valley Rail Tours. Located in Andrews, enjoy a ride on North Carolina's First RailBike Tour. In addition to the fall leaves changing color, the 10-mile roundtrip offers an immersive look at the Historic Valley River Tunnel, stunning mountains, pastoral valley scenes, richly wooded forests, and diverse wildlife. Keep your cameras ready for crossing the rolling streams and rivers on the open-deck railroad bridges. Is there a better way to enjoy the vivid autumn scenery?

Arrive at the charming, historic Andrews, NC Depot at least 30 minutes before your reservation time where liability waivers are signed.

The staff escorts folks to their bikes and gives safety instructions.

The RailBikes are pedal motor-assisted, similar to e-bikes with a 275-pound limit per person.

Riders must be at least 4 years old.

Be sure to bring something to drink and a snack, as all of that pedaling requires some energy on this two-hour scenic tour.

We love the smell of fall's crisp air as we pedal along over the crunchy leaves.

And before we know it, we're halfway there.

Going through the ancient Historic Valley River Tunnel is always a thrill.

The immense structure was hand-carved by workers from Southern Railway in 1894!

Folks get about a half-hour to explore the tunnel and the surrounding area.

And the autumn leaves are just a small piece of what you might find crossing your path.

Picnic tables await a well-deserved lunch.

After the break, it's time to hit the bikes and travel the five miles back to Andrews.

Cart rides are also available.

Enjoy this short video giving a glimpse of some of the scenery to expect on the exciting Andrews Valley Rail Tours.

Find out how to enjoy an enchanting autumn in North Carolina on the Andrews Valley Rail Tours website. And please call 828-557-4021 if you are over the weight limit and taller than 6 feet. Before you go, check out some good biking shoes and other gear on the REI website. Have you already explored this unique adventure? If so, please share your experience in the comments below.

For more stunning scenery, drive about 10 miles to Robbinsville and visit the lovely Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in North Carolina.