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.
Locomotives 119 and Jupiter nose to nose at the last spike site.
Each day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.
Winter View from Big Fill Trail
Winter View from Big Fill Trail
Golden Spike Park Entrance Sign
Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign
Golden Spike National Historical Park Visitor Center
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
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
Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies
Replica Locomotives Jupiter and #119
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
View of Replica Locomotives at the Last Spike Site
