Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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 16 states, use www.weather.gov to look up the specific area you plan to visit.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Sunset over Missouri River headwaters
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Beacon Rock along the Columbia River in Washington.
Credit: NPS Photo
Lewis and Clark interpretive sign overlooking park and the Ohio River
Credit: NPS Photo
Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Sunset over Missouri River headwaters
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Credit: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Beacon Rock along the Columbia River in Washington.
Credit: NPS Photo
Lewis and Clark interpretive sign overlooking park and the Ohio River
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Feb 14
Sunny
High: 65.1°F | Low: 39.9°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 8.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:20 AM
Sunset: 05:57 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (12%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 41.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Feb 15
Sunny
High: 63°F | Low: 30°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 11.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 07:19 AM
Sunset: 05:58 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 40.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Feb 16
Overcast
High: 49.5°F | Low: 39.2°F
Humidity: 91%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 07:17 AM
Sunset: 05:59 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
601 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102
🏤 Mailing Address:
601 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102
📞 Voice Phone: 4026611804
✉️ Email: lecl_information@nps.gov