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Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
The 28-mile Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail from Park City to Echo, Utah.
26.8
mi
Distance
35
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
26.81mi
Distance
35ft
Elevation Gain
1,382ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,827ft
High Point
5,481ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Weaving its way from Park City to Echo Reservoir, this 28-mile, non-motorized trail provides a close up view of area wildlife and wildflowers. The trail follows an old railroad grade on mostly gravel/dirt surface of an old railroad bed. The trail length is 28 miles from Park City to Echo Utah. The hike from south to north is an easy, flat-to-downhill trek. Click here for more information about the trail and its history.

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Contributors
Richard Thomas