Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail traces the historic route of Mormon pioneers from Independence, Missouri, through the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, to Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, the trail is a series of interpretive routes and visitor centers, recounting migration stories and early transcontinental travel.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Midwest / Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | IllinoisMissouriKansasNebraskaColoradoUtahNevadaCalifornia |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.7 |
| Longitude | -111.7 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMEMormon Pioneer National Historic Trail follows the route taken by Latter-day Saint pioneers from Independence, Missouri, to Salt Lake City, Utah in the mid-19th century. The trail stretches roughly 1,300 miles across multiple states and is marked by historic segments, national parks, and regional memorials. Key sites include Independence, St. Joseph, and Council Bluffs on the east, leading across the Great Plains and through the Rocky Mountains via passes such as South Pass and La Cadena de los Andes. The trail's display segments are maintained by various federal and state agencies, while visitor centers and interpretive signs provide context about migration hardships, daily life, and territorial settlement. While no single unified route exists today, the trail is experienced through designated driving routes, interpretive parks, and heritage sites, offering insights into 19th-century westward expansion and religious migration.
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