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Enjoy this scenic approximate 2 hour round trip ride on the historic Heber Creeper. We travel through the south end of the Heber Valley, and around the Deer Creek Reservoir.
With increasing issues mounting, the last private "Heber Creeper" train ran October 27, 1990 and the line went into bankruptcy. Citizens in the Heber area successfully petitioned the State of Utah to help save the railroad, leading to creation of the Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority.
In the early 1970’s, the railroad became the Heber Creeper, a tourist passenger train operating on a seasonal basis. We now operate as an independent agency of the State of Utah, essentially a non-profit organization focused on tourism, education and the restoration of historical railroad equipment.
The Historic Heber Valley Railroad is often called the Heber Creeper train. We took the Monday Night Train and had a blast enjoying the sights near Heber.
Enjoy a ride on one of our daily Scenic Trains for a nice slow paced relaxing ride through the breathtaking Heber Valley and Wasatch Mountains, around the beautiful Deer Creek Reservoir, and alongside the majestic Provo River to Vivian Park*.
Jun 4, 2019 · The Heber Creeper is a Family Fun Way to Learn Local History While Enjoying Beautiful Mountain Views. By Jessica Averett on Jun. 04, 2019. The Heber Valley Railroad, or Heber Creeper as the locals call it, is a historic railroad located in Heber City, just 20 minutes away from Park City.
May 13, 2024 · Passengers and freight, cattle, sheep, coal, oil, milk, hay and sugar beets made the roundtrip haul from Heber to Provo with stops in tiny settlements along the way. The train was called the “Heber Creeper” and its maximum speed was 20 mph as it meandered along the Provo River.
