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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

IL,IA,NE,UT,WY

A bronze plaque with description on a metal fence surrounding Brigham Young's grave.
Red rock monolith in a rocky canyon
A large, white, two-story historic wood home with a red roof and white picket fence.
A hiking trail with a trail sign.

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.

Things To Do

Available Activities

Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horseback Riding
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits

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.

Getting There

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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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.

Location

IL,IA,NE,UT,WY

41.2650, -101.8408

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