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It’s a train like no other. Departing from Talkeetna, the Hurricane Turn Train leaves civilization behind and makes a round-trip journey through the wilds of the Indian River Valley. Along the way, passengers may take advantage of the Hurricane’s unique flagstop service to get on or off the train anywhere along this backcountry route (due to the nature of this service, scheduled stop times may vary).

Visitors consider the Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train Alaska Railroad’s best-kept secret for a truly authentic Alaskan experience. Hurricane delivers local Alaskans to their remote cabins along the tracks and outdoor enthusiasts to remote areas for backpacking, camping, and fishing. You can get off the train anywhere between Talkeetna and Hurricane. When you are ready to return, you can stop the train by flagging it down. Or just ride the train round trip for a scenic train ride. On a clear day, Denali towers over the braided Susitna River.

Heading towards Hurricane you'll pass points along the track known as Chase, Curry, Sherman, Gold Creek, Canyon, and Chulitna.

Unlike all other Alaska Railroad trains, there is no dining service on the Hurricane Turn. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own meals aboard; there are a number of tasty restaurants in Talkeetna that provide to-go lunches, as well as a general store.

Here is what you can expect once you step onboard the Hurricane Turn Train:

• Large picture windows
• Forward-facing reclining seats
• Non-smoking cars
• wheelchair access

Click Here: Winter Hurricane Train Information.

Summer Hurricane Turn - Talkeetna Train Schedule
This is a flagstop train. Due to the nature of flagstop service, times may vary.

Stops	Northbound	Southbound
Talkeetna (MI 226.7)	1:00am	7:15pm
Chase (MI 236.2)	1:15 - 1:30am	6:45pm
Curry (MI 248.5)	1:50am	6:20pm
Sherman (MI 257.7)	2:10am	5:45 - 6:00pm
Gold Creek (MI 263.2)	2:30pm	5:30 PM
Twin Bridges (MI 270)	2:45pm	4:50 - 5:10pm
Chulitna (MI 273.8)	3:00pm	4:45pm
Hurricane (MI 284)	3:30pm	4:30pm

Tour Dates And Rates
Summer Train, Thursday and Monday, May 11 - September 18


Rates

Route	Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11)
Talkeetna – Hurricane Round-trip	$104/52
Talkeetna – Chase	$22/11
Talkeetna – Curry, Deadhorse, Sherman	$27/14
Talkeetna – Gold Creek, Canyon, Twin Bridges, Chulitna	$32/16
Talkeetna - Hurricane	$52/26

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