Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail ยท Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming
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Migrant route from Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah
The Mormon Trail is the 1,300-mile (2,100ย km) route from Illinois to Utah on which Mormon pioneers traveled from 1846 to 1869. The Mormon Trail is a part of the United States National Trails System, known as the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail.
About Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by Mormons who fled Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1846-1847.
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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a corridor that passes through communities, urban areas, public lands, and Wilderness. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operation and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
Popular activities at Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail include: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program.
What is the weather like at Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
Due to the length of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
How do I get to Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail crosses five states following the route the Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles.
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Free Admission
Weather
Due to the length of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
Directions
The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail crosses five states following the route the Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles.
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