Other National Historic Trails

Register Cliff on the Mormon Pioneer and Oregon NHTs. — Many emigrant travelers stopped at Register Cliff in Wyoming on their way west.
NPS Photo

The California Trail closely followed the route taken by emigrants heading to the Oregon and Utah territories in the 1840s - 60s.

The Mormon Pioneer, Oregon, California, and Pony Express are all designated as national historic trails. Although the Mormons tried hard to avoid contact with other emigrant travelers, at times they all crossed paths - sometimes by chance and sometimes out of necessity. You may find it interesting to look at these other trails and the stories and experiences they shared.

National Historic Trails

A National Historic Trail is a long-distance route that follows and commemorates a historic path of travel that changed the history and character of the U.S. Today the route offers opportunities to visit surviving sites, trail segments, and defining places of history and learn about the diverse stories they tell. Explore other National Historic Trails!