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Golden Spike National Historic Site

May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit. Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates this incredible accomplishment of this nation's first transcontinental railroad. Click on more.

September 26, 2009 is National Public Lands Day. For more info please click the special events quicklink on your left.


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Click image for locomotive operations

Locomotive Operations

View the times when the locomotives will be operating.

Click below on the more... tab for information on the locomotives' running schedule and their monthly maintenance schedule.

It's here!   "A Ride on The Jupiter!" The first of a series of films made right here at Golden Spike National Historic Site detailing the operation, care and maintenance of our fully functional, pre-turn-of-the-century steam locomotives. On the left side tool bar, click on PHOTOS AND MULTIMEDIA. Then click on MULTIMEDIA, and take a virtual ride on the locomotive.
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Jupiter during steam demonstration in winter

Winter Steam Fest

Golden Spike National Historic Site recently celebrated its 24th annual Winter Steam Fest December 27, 28, and 29! Go to our Photo Gallery to see our photos!

For more information call 435-471-2209 ext. 29. Golden Spike National Historic Site is located 32 miles west of Brigham City via State Highways 13 and 83.
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WNPA bookstore at Golden Spike

Western National Park Association Bookstore

WNPA operates a bookstore in the visitor center that specializes in information on the Trans-Continental Railroad, Railroading history, and railroad memorabilia. Visit our bookstore link on the Support Your Park tab of this website. 
 

Write to

Golden Spike NHS
P.O. Box 897
Brigham City, Utah 84302

Phone

Visitor Information/Visitor Center
(435) 471-2209 ext. 29

Fax

(435) 471-2341

Climate

Summers are generally hot and dry with temperatures frequently reaching into the 90s. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation, temperatures into the 30s. Layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, good walking shoes, and mosquito repellent are recommended. Promontory Summit is 32 miles West of Brigham City,and weather conditions often vary, especially in winter - call our visitor center for current weather conditions.
Communities Surrounding Golden Spike National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Corinne, UT (31 min. ) Pop. 621
Howell, UT (34 min. ) Pop. 221
Bear River City, UT (35 min. ) Pop. 750
Brigham City, UT (39 min. ) Pop. 17,411
Honeyville, UT (43 min. ) Pop. 1,214
Tremonton, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 5,592
Willard, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 1,630
Mantua, UT (46 min. ) Pop. 791
Deweyville, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 278
 Garland, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 1,943
Collinston, UT (55 min. )
Fielding, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 448
Snowville, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 177
Wellsville, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 2,728
Plymouth, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 328
Portage, UT (1 hr.  6 min. ) Pop. 257
Mendon, UT (1 hr.  7 min. ) Pop. 898
Cache Junction, UT (1 hr.  13 min. )