State Park · Utah, United States
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is a state park in Utah, United States, covering 450 acres (182 ha), established in 1992.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Summit, Utah, United States |
| Area | 450 acres (182 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 40.6600° N, 111.5010° W |
| Managed by | Utah state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is a recreational trail that follows abandoned railroad lines in Summit County, Utah, United States. The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail is 28 miles (45 km) long, and averages 125 feet (38 m) wide. The trail stretches between Park City (beginning at 40.66°N/111.5013889°W) and Echo Reservoir (ending at 40.972041°N/111.437895°W), following Interstate 80 across Silver Creek Canyon, then going along the Weber River through the towns of Wanship and Coalville. Elevation along the trail varies from 5,280 feet (1,610 m) to 6,900 feet (2,100 m), and total acreage is 450 acres (1.8 km2).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) · Salt Lake City, United States · 26.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park?
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is in Utah, United States (40.6600° N, 111.5010° W).
When was Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park established?
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park?
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park covers 450 acres (182 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Utah_State_Parks — Wikipedia list of Utah state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Union_Pacific_Rail_Trail_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).