The Weber Pathway Rail Trail - Weber County , Utah
N 41° 20.113 W 112° 03.819
12T E 410999 N 4576516
This trail starts at the County Line Trailhead (on 4000 North, about 1 mile west of the Smith and Edwards store) and extends for about 10 miles to the west.
Waymark Code: WMC0C8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2011
Views: 14
While out geocaching we came to this nice rail to trail. When you visit this nice trail don't forget to go to Big, Short, Little Kid Walk by GrandpanGrandma GC2630J and Retired Gate Post by M/Cwing&Sunshine GCTWGP which are very fun geocaches.
The Sign at this rail trail reads:
THE WEBER PATHWAYS RAIL TRAIL COUNTY LINE TRAILHEAD
This trail started out as the Little Mountain Branch Railroad, built by the Union Pacific in 1971 to compete with the Southern Pacific hauling salt and other minerals from the Great Salt Lake. After the UP-SP merger, the line became redundant, and Weber Pathways, a local non-profit organization, purchased the railroad corridor to save it for trail use and preserve its 231 acres of wildlife habitat. The trail, dedicated June 1, 2002, is now owned by Weber County and by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
The trail is open to the public year round for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use as far west as the Harold Crane Trailhead at 6700 West. Beyond that point, the trails is closed from March 1 to September 1 to protect the bird nesting habitat. Items of interest along the trail include the old railroad mile markers and warning symbols, plus wildlife such as ducks, geese, white pelicans, black-necked stilts, American avocets, white-faced ibis, and yellow head blackbirds. Please pack out all litter with you, and remember that bikes yield to hikers and horses, and hikers also yield to horses. While encountering equestrians, greet the riders and talk to them, so as not to spook the horses. Enjoy the trail!
Country: USA
State/Province/etc.: Utah
Trail Start (town): County Line Trailhead in South Willard.
Trail Finish (town): Warren
Trail Length: 10
Trail Surface: Dirt
Pack Animals Allowed: yes
Fees: no
Rail-to-Trail Sign:
In the long description
Internet Link(s):
http://www.weberpathways.org/projects_weber_pathways_rail_trail.asp
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Visit Instructions:
A Trail Review
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