Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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 National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
Echo Canyon on the way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is both beautiful and historic.
Credit: NPS photo
Brigham Young's grave lies in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
Credit: NPS photo
Monument Rock in Echo Canyon, Utah.
Credit: NPS Photo
Joseph & Emma Smith House in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Credit: NPS Photo
There are places you can hike on the historic trail!
Credit: NPS Photo
Echo Canyon on the way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is both beautiful and historic.
Credit: NPS photo
Brigham Young's grave lies in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
Credit: NPS photo
Monument Rock in Echo Canyon, Utah.
Credit: NPS Photo
Joseph & Emma Smith House in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Credit: NPS Photo
There are places you can hike on the historic trail!
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 14
Sunny
High: 90.5°F | Low: 59.5°F
Humidity: 26%
Wind: 27.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.7
Sunrise: 05:30 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (11%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 58.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 15
Sunny
High: 84.1°F | Low: 53.9°F
Humidity: 16%
Wind: 16.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 05:29 AM
Sunset: 08:00 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, May 16
Sunny
High: 77.1°F | Low: 56.7°F
Humidity: 29%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 5
Sunrise: 05:28 AM
Sunset: 08:01 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (3)
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 12:25PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Effective: May 13, 2026 1:25pm
Expires: May 14, 2026 5:00am
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE ON THURSDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest and Fire
Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
* TIMING...Wednesday, 1 PM CDT / Noon MDT to 10 PM CDT / 9 PM MDT
Thursday evening.
* WINDS...This afternoon and evening, south 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. Thursday afternoon and evening, northwest 15
to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent this afternoon and
evening. As low as 10 percent Thursday afternoon and evening.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 87 this afternoon. Up to 93 Thursday
afternoon.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will spread rapidly and be difficult
to control.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 12:51AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Effective: May 14, 2026 1:51am
Expires: May 14, 2026 10:00am
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE ON THURSDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest and Fire
Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin.
* TIMING...Wednesday, 1 PM CDT / Noon MDT to 10 PM CDT / 9 PM
MDT Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will spread rapidly and be difficult
to control.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:43AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Effective: May 13, 2026 1:43pm
Expires: May 14, 2026 8:00am
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 242, 248, 250 and 251.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
📞 Voice Phone: N/A
✉️ Email: ntir_information@nps.gov