Golden Spike National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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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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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.
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Veteran's Day is Fee Free Day

Golden Spike National Historic Site to Participate in Fee Free day on November 11, 2009 in Honor of our American Veterans. To honor America's service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the Department of the Interior will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world. Golden Spike National Historic Site is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation's service men and women. Secretary Salazar stated "The sacrifices and achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces can never be understated." We invite all of our visitors to enjoy this fee free day and take time out on this national holiday to remember our service men and women who are currently serving overseas in harm's way. For more information, call 435-471-2209 ext. 29. Golden Spike National Historic Site is located 32 miles west of Brigham City via State Highway's 13 and 83.

		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

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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.