Rail Explorers: Bluegrass

Rail Explorers®: Bluegrass Kentucky Division offers riders a first-of-its-kind in Kentucky experience along the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad in Versailles, Ky., through the Horse Capital of the World and heart of Bourbon Country. Riders pass two thoroughbred farms, pedal through limestone cuts, and view the beautiful countryside as they cruise to an overlook of the Kentucky River. The panoramic view from high above offers a look at the river valley, Young’s High Bridge, built in 1889, and Wild Turkey Distillery. An official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, pedal through limestone cuts… getting a first-hand view of the layers of rock that filter the water used to make the best bourbon and strongest thoroughbreds around. The 10-mile round-trip tour offers the Quad Railbike (up to four riders) and Tandem Railbike (up to two riders) options for a quiet ride through the Kentucky countryside. After a 5-mile ride west from the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad Museum, riders will spend about 20-minutes enjoying the Kentucky River Valley view, while guides use hydraulic lifts to turn around the railbikes, before pedaling back along the gentle curving track to the starting point. In all, guests may expect about a two-hour experience.