Golden Spike

National Historic Site

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On May 10, 1869 the East and West were joined together at Promontory Utah! This trail follows that historic rail grade. The average grade rise on this ride is two-percent! But the history of the area makes it a worth while ride. Stop in the visitors center get a map from the Rangers. (there is a small fee to enter the Visitors Center)

How to get there: From I-15, take exit 368 to Corrine. There is a sign for the Golden Spike site.  Head west about 25 miles, following the signs for the site. 

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To learn more about the Golden Spike visit here:

http://www.nps.gov/gosp/

Distance:   East Grade Tour: 4 miles, West Grade Tour: 14 miles.

Click on the thumbnails for a larger version:

Chinamans Arch1.jpg (70984 bytes)Chinamen's Arch (on the East Grade Tour)

Hard Rock Cut.jpg (79059 bytes)Hard Rock Cut (makes for easy mountain biking, it not to often we get to go through the rock instead of over it!!!)

Jupiter.jpg (76468 bytes)The famous Jupiter Engine.

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