GEORGETOWN, Colo. — Nestled 8,500 feet up in the mountains near the upper end of Clear Creek Valley was the center of the mining industry. It is ... Georgetown Loop Railroad superintendent said.

It's easy to miss Georgetown, which sits in a valley within the Front Range of the Rockies, at an elevation of 8,540 feet.

One of the highlights of any visit to Silver Plume is taking an hour-long roundtrip ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Finished in 1884, this railroad connects Silver Plume to Georgetown, with ...

Enjoy mountain and river views from a vintage or luxury railcar. ... Courtesy of Georgetown Loop Railroad. Completed in 1884 and rebuilt in time for its 1984 centenary, ...