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Golden Spike National Historical Park, Brigham City, UT

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Golden Spike National Historical Park

Stand where the first transcontinental railroad was joined in 1869 and see replicas of the two locomotives at the Last Spike site.

Promontory Summit, 32 miles west of Brigham City via UT-83 · Brigham City, UT

About Golden Spike National Historical Park

This park at Promontory Summit marks the spot where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific rails met on May 10, 1869. You can walk to the Last Spike site a short distance from the visitor center, see replicas of the Jupiter and No. 119 locomotives, and drive the East and West auto tours along the original grade. The Big Fill Trail has a self-guided audio tour. The site is remote, with no fuel or food within 27 miles, so come prepared.

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