Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

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.

The trail surface is primarily gravel, except for a half-mile section that is paved in Wanship. This short section is suitable for wheelchairs and in-line skaters.

The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park was featured as a ‘Trail of the Month’ by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

Trail Facts:

• Trail End Points: Echo Reservoir to Park City
• Counties: Summit
• Trail Length: 28 miles
• Trail Category: Rail-Trail
• Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Ballast
• Trail Activities:  Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Running, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Wheelchair Accessible