Two replica victorian age steam locomotives face each other on the original railroad grade
Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in action NPS Photo

Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Utah · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking

Know before you go

Phone
4354712209
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Arts · Photography · Asian American Heritage · Laborer and Worker · Migrant Workers · Science, Technology and Innovation · Transportation · Trains and Railroads · Westward Expansion · Animals · Bison · Unique Species

Activities & features: Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Reenactments · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • The Golden Spike National Historical Park's Visitor Center colorful stone entrance
    NPS Photo
  • Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign
    Courtesy of NPS
  • The Big Fill is a 400 foot long 80 foot high mound of packed earth that bridged a ravine
    NPS Photo
  • The Golden Spike
    Cantor Arts Center of Stanford University
  • Two locomotives the 119 and Jupiter facing each other on a track.
    Photographer at GOSP
  • Winter View on the Big Fill Trail
    Courtesy NPS
  • Recreation of May 10th Champagne Photo
    NPS

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12