Gravel road with yellow and green sagebrush, Sloping cut rock

West Auto Tour

Golden Spike National Historical Park

  • 1 - 2 hours
  • 9 tour stops

The West Auto Tour is approximately seven miles and follows the original Transcontinental railroad grade and allows visitors to experience what passengers would have encountered on their travels through Utah Territory. A glimpse of the Great Salt Lake, wide open spaces and the iconic "10 Miles in a Day" sign await the visitor. The tour begins seven miles west of the Visitor Center via Golden Spike Drive. The West Tour is closed seasonally from late November to early June.

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