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Golden Spike National Historical Park
Big Fill Loop Trail
A gentle loop on the original Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad grades, with hand-built cuts, fills and trestle remains to investigate.Approx. round trip1.5 milesApprox. elevation gainMinimalDifficultyEasyRating★ 4.7
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect
A gentle loop on the original Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad grades, with hand-built cuts, fills and trestle remains to investigate.
KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Big Fill Loop Trail. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
- A cut blasted through rock
- A hand-built railroad fill
- Drill marks in the stone