Hike the haunting tundra to Nome's iconic 'Last Train to Nowhere' — three derelict gold-rush locomotives rusting majestically on the Arctic plain, a photographer's and historian's ultimate bucket-list moment.
What to expect
Your guide drives you out along the Kougarok Road into the open tundra to reach the legendary abandoned steam engines left behind after the gold rush collapsed. The locomotives sit frozen in time, slowly being reclaimed by the Arctic wilderness — an utterly surreal tableau. Your guide narrates Nome's extraordinary gold-rush history with personal, local depth. The return journey often yields wildlife sightings on the wide-open Seward Peninsula.
Good to know
The site requires an off-road vehicle; access is not possible on foot from town. Wear sturdy walking shoes and layers — tundra weather shifts fast. Book in advance as spots fill quickly during the brief Alaska cruise season.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Nome — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.