Cumbres Pass (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad)
United States, Colorado and New Mexico
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When to Shoot Estimated
Photography Tips
Normally late May to October; 2026 opened late, on 9 June, because of fire and drought. Wildflowers mid-June to August; aspen mid-September to mid-October rolls down through three weeks of elevation.
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Access
moderate
Public highway pull-offs on Colorado 17. Stay off the railroad right-of-way.
Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.
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Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.
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Photo credits
- Cover photo:Wikimedia Commons / Cumbres station, CTSRR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Osier (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad):Wikimedia Commons / MP 318-4 2016-07-12 694.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Toltec Gorge (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad):Wikimedia Commons / MP 315 Rock Tunnel (No 2) 2016-07-12 660.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Chama yard and coaling tower (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad):Wikimedia Commons / Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad locomotives awaiting repair 3-5-2006 - panoramio.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Acascosa Lake:Wikimedia Commons / South San Juan Wilderness.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Abeyta Mesa:Wikimedia Commons / Little Navajo River at US-84.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Quick Info
| Country | United States |
| Region | Colorado and New Mexico |
| Difficulty | moderate Estimated |
| Drone | unknown |
| Parking | Unknown |