Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

By /
Red cliffs line a highway as seen from a high point with grass in the foreground.
Echo Canyon on the way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is both beautiful and historic.
A bronze plaque with description on a metal fence surrounding Brigham Young's grave.
Brigham Young's grave lies in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
Red rock monolith in a rocky canyon
Monument Rock in Echo Canyon, Utah.
A large, white, two-story historic wood home with a red roof and white picket fence.
Joseph & Emma Smith House in Nauvoo, Illinois.
A hiking trail with a trail sign.
There are places you can hike on the historic trail!
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State Illinois
Designation National Historic Trail
State Code IL,IA,NE,UT,WY
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…

Location & Map

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail is located in Illinois.

Operating Hours

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.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

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

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.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

Address National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
Phone N/A
Email ntir_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Archeology Ruins Arts Photography Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Explorers and Expeditions Forts Monuments and Memorials Religion and Spirituality Westward Expansion Rock Landscapes and Features Trails

Things To Do

Become a Mormon Pioneer Trail Junior Ranger

Become a Mormon Pioneer Trail Junior Ranger

Learn about the Mormon Pioneer Trail and earn your junior ranger badge! This activity can be completed virtually or after…

Junior Ranger activity can be completed virtually at home, or after visiting a site along the Mormon Pioneer Trail. Booklets…

🗺️ Guided Tours & Experiences

Discover Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail with expert-led tours

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

🏨 Find Hotels Near Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Compare accommodation options for your visit

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

More Parks in Illinois

Plan Your Trip From a Nearby City

Find national parks near these cities, including Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail.

Scroll to Top