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
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, May 10
Sunny
High: 73.8°F | Low: 44.8°F
Humidity: 37%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.2
Sunrise: 06:10 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (49%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 47.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, May 11
Partly Cloudy
High: 79.1°F | Low: 48.6°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 20.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.8
Sunrise: 06:09 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (39%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, May 12
Patchy rain nearby
High: 80°F | Low: 59.5°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 19.9 mph
Rain Chance: 83%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 06:08 AM
Sunset: 08:32 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (29%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56.9°F
Cloud Cover: 83%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Bike the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail
Join a park ranger on an easy bike ride along the Omaha and Council Bluffs riverfront to visit exhibit sites on the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail. On the way, we will learn about some of the plants, animals, and history related to this stretch of the Missouri River.
Please note:
- Ride is free. No need to register, just show up!
- Bring your own bike and protective gear
- You can also rent a Heartland Bikeshare e-bike from the station under the bridge. Free for Omaha Metro-area residents.
More info: https://heartlandbikeshare.org/ - This ride is open to all ages, but riders should feel comfortable biking along narrow paths shared by pedestrians
Location: Meet outside the Visitor Center, under the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Date: May 9, 2026 12:00am to May 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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