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Copperhill Special Train Ride

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Delano, TN — about 1-2 hours away

An 8-9 hour, 94-mile round-trip excursion aboard vintage railcars, departing Delano at 9:30 AM, through the lower Hiwassee River Gorge and over the famous Hiwassee Loop to the twin border towns of Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA, with a 90-minute layover there. Runs seasonally, spring through mid-December (2026: April 1 - Dec 11). Ticketed — prices range roughly $50-540 depending on seating class and season.

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