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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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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Driving times from Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Scotts Bluff National Monument (2 h 13 min), Fort Laramie National Historic Site (3 h 9 min), Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (3 h 9 min), Wind Cave National Park (4 h 2 min), Nicodemus National Historic Site (4 h 10 min), Jewel Cave National Monument (4 h 31 min).