Rail Trail
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail is a 28-mile non-motorized trail that begins or ends in Park City and follows Interstate 80 through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir. The Rail Trail is an excellent ride for beginners or families with children. Since it follows the old railroad right of way, the grade is almost nonexistent. You will gain 701' and descend 2,071'. You can pick up a trail side guide from the Mountain Trails Foundation, and take a tour through history, and learn about the wildlife and eco system along the trail!
How to get there:Take the Park City exit at Kimball Junction off of Interstate 80. Take State Highway 224 into Park City, approx.. 6 miles. Highway 224 turns into Park Avenue, take a left onto Kearns Blvd., then a right onto Bonanza Dr, then turn on Prospector Ave. parking is located behind the Park City Plaza. There are three trailheads, which provide parking and pit toilets. Those are located along Highway 40 off exit 2 (the Promontory trailhead), in Wanship off Highway 32, and in Coalville (off 200 East.)
Length: 28 mile (one way) out and back
Rail Trail profile (one way from PC to Echo Reservoir)
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There are wooden bridges over all
the streams, and wetland areas.
Looking East, about
3 miles from Park City. 
There are "Stations" along the route, providing directions, history
and most important SHADE!!
To go back, click on me!