Historic Union Pacific Rail State Park
Phone: 435-649-6839
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is a 28-mile trail for non-motorized use. The trail begins or ends at Park City and follows Interstate 80 through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir. Facilities are being developed. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, Nordic skiing and wildlife watching.
Directions
To reach Prospector from Salt Lake City, take exit 145 off I-80, turn right on Utah 224, left on Kearns Blvd., right on Bonanza Drive, left on Prospector Avenue and park on right side of the street just past Park City Plaza. Access Star Pointe Trailhead from US 40 at Silver Creek interchange. Access Wanship Trailhead by taking exit 156 off I-80 and find parking northeast of Spring Chicken Inn on US 189. For Coalville Trailhead take exit 164 off I-80, veer right off ramp, proceed left on Main Street, and take a left on 200 North. Another five miles to Echo Trailhead.
Reservations: http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camping.htmMore info at http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/www1/hist.htm
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