CPRR Discussion Group

Monday, March 20, 2006

From: JBurn83468@aol.com

Can you tell me if the causeway across the Great Salt Lake is still traverseable by automobile?

CPRR Discussion Group said...: From: Bob_Spude@nps.gov

The only crossing is the Lucin cut-off, which has a dirt road next to the rail line – for official use only.

You can drive the dirt track of the former transcontinental route around the north end of the lake (with a stop at Golden Spike National Historic Site – where the pavement ends). Be prepared with plenty of water, field supplies/gear, and a full tank of gas in a high clearance vehicle. Its a long trip across the alkaline desert, but well worth it.

Bob Spude – Historian – Cultural Resources Management – National Park Service – Intermountain Region – 505.988.6770 Voice – 505.988.6876 Fax

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.; 3/20/2006 10:52 AM
CPRR Discussion Group said...: There is another causeway to Antelope Island.

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Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake Causeway, 1950's construction

How has the railroad causeway affected the Great Salt Lake?; 3/20/2006 10:58 AM

Monday, March 20, 2006