Discover Peyton: Trails, Nature and Railroad History

You can plan a trip to Peyton around several clearly distinct themes: the Rock Island Regional Trail and its wildlife-watching opportunities, agriculture at Ahavah Farm, and the town’s railroad history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Peyton, you can first decide which of these themes you want to shape your stay. This is especially helpful when weighing a nature-focused, history-oriented or farm-based reason for your trip.

Rock Island Regional Trail: Route and Nature

The 10.5-mile Rock Island Regional Trail runs between Falcon and Peyton, parallel to Highway 24. There are many opportunities to watch wildlife along the trail.

Railroad History in Peyton

The Rock Island Regional Trail was built along the former route of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. Peyton’s railroad depot was initially named “Mayfield.” The first passenger train passed through Peyton on Thanksgiving Day in 1888. The railroad connected Peyton to markets in Denver and Chicago for agricultural products. The railroad’s history thus has several layers: a former route, a specific train journey and a connection to markets for agricultural products. This makes it possible to consider today’s trail alongside Peyton’s historical links to transportation and agriculture.

Ahavah Farm and Seasonal Produce

All produce offered through Ahavah Farm’s CSA program is grown on the farm in Peyton, Colorado. Fall and spring shares include root vegetables such as carrots, beets and radishes, as well as winter vegetables. At Ahavah Farm, classes and tours complement the seasonal CSA production.

Classes and Farm Tours

The event calendar lists a class on microgreens and a children’s beekeeping class. The microgreens class covers growing, care, harvesting and use; the children’s class includes a look inside a beehive through a transparent enclosure, as well as the chance to handle beekeeping equipment. The two classes differ in subject: the first focuses on the steps involved in growing microgreens, while the second covers observing bees and beekeeping equipment.

Farm tours are listed at 7545 Log Rd., Peyton, CO 80831, with registration by email. Check the next available date before traveling.

Trip Plans and Hotel Search

Trip planning differs depending on whether you choose Peyton for the trail and its history or want to focus on a farm activity. The trail and railroad heritage are local attractions, while classes and tours are scheduled for specific dates. Before your trip, check the next class date or available tour date. If a date determines your stay, you can plan your search for hotels in Peyton around it.

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