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Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park · UT
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the Last Spike Site, 1869 railroad construction features, walk or drive on the original railroad grade, and get an up close view of Victorian era replica locomotives.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
All park visitors are required to pay an entrance fee or have a valid federal recreation pass to recreate at the park. Permits are good for seven consecutive days. Fees apply to those 16 years old and older. Entrance Fees are paid at the visitor center by credit card only.
Upcoming Events
Railroaders Festival
Sep 5, 2026
Big Fill Trail Guided Hike – Rails to Promontory
Sep 7, 2026 · Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole
Big Fill Trail Guided Hike – Rails to Promontory
Sep 13, 2026 · Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole
Big Fill Trail Guided Hike – Rails to Promontory
Sep 19, 2026 · Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole
BioBlitz
Sep 26, 2026 · varies
Big Fill Trail Guided Hike – Rails to Promontory
Sep 27, 2026 · Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole
Homeschool Day & 4th Graders Day
Sep 30, 2026
Things to Do
East Auto Tour
The East Auto Tour is two miles long and follows the original Transcontinental railroad grade featuring views of the Wasatch mountains and provides up close examples of railroad construction methods such as earthen fills, railbed cuts, and rock culverts.
Engine Hour Tours (winter)
Tour visitors meet at Visitor Center at times below to participate in the tour. Mid-October thru Late-April Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - ONLY* 10:30 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Hike the Big Fill Loop Trail
1.5 mile hiking trail that showcases construction techniques for the transcontinental railroad.
Jr Ranger Program
Golden Spike is proud to offer the Jr Ranger program for visitors wanting to explore the park and the many stories associated with the railroad.
Locomotive Ranger Program
Experience the wonder of classic Victorian steam locomotives and be transported back in time to 1869 when America was newly united the world's first transcontinental railroad. The locomotives will run along approximately two miles of the historic grade where visitors will have the opportunity smell, hear, see and feel the power of these historic machines.
West Auto Tour
West Auto Tour
Western National Parks Store
Western National Parks (WNP) is a partner of the National Park Service. WNP supports the ongoing preservation and interpretation efforts at Golden Spike National Historical Park. In addition to various books and educational materials the Park Store offers bottled water and snacks.
Visitor Centers
- Summer and Winter Seasons
Source: National Park Service.