The Rock Island Regional Trail, Ahavah Farm, and Peyton’s railroad history offer different ways to explore the town. Outdoor activities center on a 10.5-mile trail and wildlife viewing; the farm focuses on growing its own produce, seasonal CSA offerings, and classes. Historical details range from the depot’s former name to the railroad’s market connections for agricultural products. To plan your visit, choose Peyton based on whether nature, agriculture, or local history is your main interest.
Rock Island Regional Trail and Wildlife Viewing
The 10.5-mile Rock Island Regional Trail runs between Falcon and Peyton, parallel to Highway 24. There are numerous opportunities to view wildlife along the trail. The trail was built on the former route of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. Nature viewing and the railroad’s former use are two distinct interests associated with the same trail. If you’re interested in both, the trail offers a specific point of connection in Peyton.
Agriculture and Classes at Ahavah Farm
All the produce offered through the CSA program at Ahavah Farm is grown on the farm’s own property in Peyton, Colorado. The 2026 program package lists fall and spring CSA shares featuring root vegetables such as carrots, beets, and radishes, as well as winter vegetables. Thus, both the growing location and seasonal product groups are part of the farm’s agricultural profile.
The microgreens class covers growing, care, harvesting, and use. The children’s beekeeping class includes a look inside a beehive through a clear enclosure, as well as the opportunity to handle beekeeping equipment. The classes differ in topic and type of participation: one covers microgreens from growing through use, while the other focuses on a beehive and hands-on contact with beekeeping equipment. Both classes are listed in the farm’s current events calendar; check the next date before your trip.
For 2026, farm tours are listed at 7545 Log Rd., Peyton, CO 80831, with registration by email. Ask about the next available date before traveling to the farm. The farm’s offerings also vary by season: the CSA program lists seasonal produce for fall and spring, while classes and tours are tied to specific dates.
Peyton’s Railroad History
Peyton’s railroad depot was initially named “Mayfield.” The first passenger train passed through Peyton on Thanksgiving Day in 1888. The railroad also connected Peyton with markets in Denver and Chicago for agricultural products. These three historical details serve different purposes: the depot’s name is a local detail, the passenger train marks passenger service, and the market connections represent the transportation of agricultural products. This places the railroad’s history both in the context of local history and as part of the region’s agricultural trade connections.
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