Golden Spike National Historical Park


One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century, 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.

Golden Spike National Historical Park is 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah. Travelers on I-15: use exit 365 and drive west on Utah 13 and 83 through Corinne (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn left and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). Southbound travelers on I-84: use Howell exit 26 and drive south on Utah 83 (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn right and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). Lat/Long 41.617410,-112.550986

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

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

Locomotives 119 and Jupiter nose to nose at the last spike site.

Two locomotives the 119 and Jupiter facing each other on a track.

Each day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.

Winter View from Big Fill Trail

Sunny Winter View from the Big Fill Trail

Winter View from Big Fill Trail

Golden Spike Park Entrance Sign

Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign

Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign

Golden Spike National Historical Park Visitor Center

The Flag flies over Golden Spike National Historical Park's Visitor Center, with trees and monument

Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.

The Golden Spike

An exact replica of the Golden Spike

The original solid gold spike was only on site for the ceremony for a brief moment, but the symbolism of the engineering feat lives on

The Big Fill

The Big Fill is a 400 foot long 80 foot high mound of packed earth that bridged a ravine

Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies

Replica Locomotives Jupiter and #119

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

View of Replica Locomotives Jupiter and 119 at the Last Spike Site

Sunset view of locomotives Jupiter and 119 at the Last Spike Site

View of Replica Locomotives at the Last Spike Site