HONESDALE TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Pocono Winter Wonderland Express: 1.5‑Hour Round‑Trip Through Honesdale’s Snowbound Riverscape
A 1.5-hour round-trip rail excursion from Honesdale that follows the Lackawaxen River, offering heated cars, onboard restrooms, and winter wildlife viewing.
Pocono Winter Wonderland Express: 1.5‑Hour Round‑Trip Through Honesdale’s Snowbound Riverscape.
On a low, clear winter day the Lackawaxen River threads through the Northern Pocono Mountains like a ribbon of coal‑black water edged in rime. The Pocono Winter Wonderland Express is a short, restorative rail outing from Honesdale that frames that view: a 1.5‑hour round trip that puts winter riverbanks, skeletal hardwoods and the occasional bald eagle within easy reach of a heated railcar window.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Scenic Run Along the Lackawaxen River
The excursion traces the Lackawaxen River through the Northern Pocono Mountains, making the landscape and riverside wildlife the central attraction of the trip.
Winter Birdlife — Bald Eagles Among the Highlights
Riders are encouraged to watch the river corridor for bald eagles and other wildlife that gather along the water in winter, bringing a focused natural-history element to the ride.
Heated Railcars with Onboard Facilities
Travel is staged from a comfortable, heated railcar with restrooms available on board, making this a straightforward winter outing regardless of subzero hours outside.
What the day feels like
A Short, Scenic Window Into Winter in the Poconos
The entire outing is compact and deliberate: a 1.5‑hour round trip that launches from Honesdale and follows the river corridor, letting passengers settle into the slow rhythm of a winter landscape while keeping warm inside the railcar. Views concentrate along the Lackawaxen River, and the short duration makes it an accessible way to experience the season without a long commitment.
THE ROUTE
A Scenic Run Along the Lackawaxen River
The excursion traces the Lackawaxen River through the Northern Pocono Mountains, making the landscape and riverside wildlife the central attraction of the trip.
THE WILDLIFE
Winter Birdlife — Bald Eagles Among the Highlights
Riders are encouraged to watch the river corridor for bald eagles and other wildlife that gather along the water in winter, bringing a focused natural-history element to the ride.
THE COMFORT
Heated Railcars with Onboard Facilities
Travel is staged from a comfortable, heated railcar with restrooms available on board, making this a straightforward winter outing regardless of subzero hours outside.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and when it may not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is a 1 hour 30 minute round trip departing from Honesdale and following the Lackawaxen River.
Railcars are heated and restrooms are available on board.
While the railcars are heated, plan for winter conditions at boarding and disembarking; carry any personal items you need during the short outing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Pocono Winter Wonderland Express?
The excursion is a 1 hour 30 minute (1.5-hour) round trip.
Where does the train depart from?
The trip departs from Honesdale.
What wildlife might I see on the trip?
Passengers are advised to watch for bald eagles and other wildlife along the Lackawaxen River.
Are amenities available on board?
Yes — the railcars are heated and restrooms are available on board.
Is this trip suitable in winter conditions?
The excursion is designed to showcase winter scenery and runs in winter; heated cars and onboard restrooms make it suitable for cold-weather viewing.