Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations.
Photo: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles / NPS
About Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find the people, places, and stories that make up the complex legacy of the expedition.
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Driving times from Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Visitor Center Hours
- Mon
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
In winter, watch for ice on trails and sidewalks. In summer, make sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen on hot days. Keep in mind the Trail covers 16 states, use www.weather.gov to look up the specific area you plan to visit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Fishing, Guided Tours.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Homestead National Historical Park (1 h 50 min), Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (2 h 38 min), Missouri National Recreational River (2 h 59 min), Harry S Truman National Historic Site (3 h 11 min), Pipestone National Monument (3 h 32 min), Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (3 h 50 min).