Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail - National Park Directory

Small waterfall with brown rocks and green moss

Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana

sun dips behind mountains. In the foreground and meandering river catches the light. Leafy trees sur

Sunset over Missouri River headwaters

Cyclist biking dirt path along riverfront. Leafy trees and wetlands habitat in distance.

Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Water in the foreground with large conical rock on shore

Beacon Rock along the Columbia River in Washington.

Interpretive sign overlooking park and river in the background

Lewis and Clark interpretive sign overlooking park and the Ohio River

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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.

Quick Facts

State Iowa

Designation National Historic Trail

State Code IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,MO,MT,NE,ND,OH,OR,PA,SD,WA,WV

Weather 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…

Location & Map

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail is located in Iowa.

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Operating Hours

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.

Wednesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Monday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Sunday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Boating Fishing Guided Tours Hiking Living History Junior Ranger Program Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters Visitor Center is located inside DOI, National Park Service, Interior Region 3,4,5 Office. We are right on the Missouri River next to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha, NE.

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Contact & Address

Address 601 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE, 68102

Phone 4026611804

Email lecl_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Arts Sculpture Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Dams Enslavement Explorers and Expeditions Forts Military US Army Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Presidents Religion and Spirituality Science, Technology and Innovation Transportation Roads, Routes and Highways Westward Expansion Women's History Animals Climate Change Foothills, Plains and Valleys Forests and Woodlands Fossils and Paleontology Grasslands Prairies Meadows Mountains Oceans River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Buttes Scenic Views Trails Water Trails Unique Species Volcanoes Watersheds Headwaters Waterfalls Wetlands Wilderness

Things To Do

Water Trails

Lewis and Clark’s legendary expedition would not have been possible had they not been able to navigate some of North…

Fort Clatsop Audio Tour

Embark on a voyage of discovery as you learn about the historical homelands of the Clatsop people, and the winter…

Stargaze at Spirit Mound

stargaze

South Slough Trail

The South Slough Trail is a three mile loop that can be accessed from the Fort to Sea Trailhead or…

Take a hike on this moderately difficult winding three mile loop trail with steep changes in elevation among Sitka Spruce…

Clay Pit Pond Trail

The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic…

Take a hike along the Clay Pit Pond half mile loop primitive trail! It is a great trail for those…

Netul River Trail

Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes…

The Netul River Trail is an easy hike along the beautiful Netul River that provides opportunities for wildlife viewing. The…

Visitor Centers

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters visitor center is located inside the Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 office at 601 Riverfront Drive in Omaha,…

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