Whether you’re biking, kayaking, running or hiking through the park, you can flag down and board the train at any of our stations throughout the day and ride back for a one-way fee or by using your Explorer pass when you board.
The Explorer Program is proudly presented by:
Bike the trails one way and ride the train back (or vice versa). We load your bike for you!
$5 one-way fee
Kayak the Cuyahoga River and ride the train back to your starting point.
$10 for single-seater, $15 one-way for a double-seater
Hike or run your way through the park, and when you’re ready you can flag down the train to head back.
$5 one-way fee
Days of Operation | May: Friday – Sunday; June – October: Wednesday – Sunday
NO, you do not need to purchase tickets in advance. You will pay at the Explorer baggage car prior to boarding.
The Explorer program for Run Aboard, Hike Aboard, and Bike Aboard programs, is a $5 one-way fee. Our Kayak Aboard program is $10 (or $15 for a double-kayak) For those who utilize the Explorer program frequently, we highly recommend purchasing a Explorer Seasonal Pass.
The Explorer Pass is only good for one person. All other individuals visiting must pay the fee to ride or have their own Explorer Pass.
All Explorer Passes must be the official printed card, no copies or digital cards will be accepted.
Explorer tickets are good for one-way trips. Any round trips will be sold as a Scenic Ticket in a designated coach car.
For those with double-seater kayaks they can pay the $15 fee or if they have an Explorer pass you can use your pass in addition to a $5 fee.
No, we do not accept canoes.
If the train is behind schedule, it will continue to stop at the stations.