Union Pacific Rail Trail

Weathermen predicted rain showers; but God gave us a partly sunny day. A window of blue sky followed us. Today we saw deer, lamas, cows, horses, dogs, and goats. And we even saw an owl.

WANSHIP to SOUTH ECHO CAMPGROUND LOOP

• DESCRIPTION: A dirt/gravel double track following the old Union Pacific Rail line. There is a paved section in Coalville, running from the highway exit to the beginning of Echo Reservoir.


• RATINGS: Moderate


• BIKE TIME: 3 1/2 hours


• MILEAGE: 9.5 miles each way


• RESTROOMS: At Wanship and Coalville


• GEAR: Water, sunscreen, jacket, camera, extra tube, thorn liner, flat repair tools, helmet, and pump.


• DIRECTIONS: From Salt Lake City, drive up Parley's Canyon on I-80. Keep driving east, past Park City. Take the Wanship exit, and turn left. Drive all the way through town. The Rail Trail parking lot is paved with a restroom and is near the old Spring Chicken Inn.

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail