Day 2: Glenwood to Moab
The Hotel Colorado was a nice, older, historic hotel with nice accommodations. It was within walking distance of the town center and the train station. We boarded the train for the second leg (too) early on the second day. The second-day train ride was shorter than the first day, and the terrain morphed from mountain gorges to high plains and more than occasional red-rock cliffs.
We arrived near Moab in the early afternoon and we were shuttled to the hotel via a short bus ride.
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The Springs Pool
Walking from the hotel to the train station, we passed by Glenwood Springs Pool, which I assume is fed by the springs. Fortunately, we did not have time to visit since it was not free.
Plains with Distant Mountains
On the second day, the terrain is predominantly characterized by "high plains." We passed various farms and farming communities.
Mee Corner on the Colorado River
And this is the last photo of the now pretty large Colorado River.
Getting Ready to Board
When we arrived, the train was waiting. The departure time is quite early, early enough to see the sun rising over the distant mountain.
Colorado River Near Beaver Tail
On the second day, we saw less of the Colorado River, but here is one shot of the river.
Cliffs Near Mack Colorado
More red rock cliffs.
Boarding the Train Shortly
Rocky Mountaineer decorated the train entrance. This was true in both Denver and Glenwood Springs. Our luggage traveled to Moab using a different mode of transportation.
Crossing into Utah
This image is not remarkable except for showing precisely when we crossed the border into Utah.
Beautiful Red-Rock Cliffs
We did not take pictures of the final leg of the trip. The train traveled through flat grassland and eventually stopped at a railroad spur about twelve miles north of Moab.