In Colorado, high-mountain passes, lush groves of aspen and expanses of prairie dominate the landscape. But historic trains aren’t the only way to see it. Amtrak also supplies views of Colorado’s stunning landscapes. The California Zephyr line travels roughly two-thirds of the way across the country, including the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. From the depths of the Gore, Byers and Glenwood canyons to the heights of the mighty Rocky Mountians themselves, California Zephyr cuts across much of Colorado. Additionally, the Southwest Chief line runs daily from Chicago to Los Angeles, with Colorado stops in the Great Plains towns of Lamar, La Junta and Trinidad before dipping down into New Mexico and Arizona.
