About Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
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.
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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Lemoyne, Nebraska · Keith County
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.
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41.26503, -101.84084
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Weather at Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
54°/38°
💧 2%🌬 23mph
↑ 6:21 AM ↓ 4:40 PM
Wed
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52°/33°
🌬 13mph
↑ 6:22 AM ↓ 4:39 PM
Thu
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59°/35°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:23 AM ↓ 4:37 PM
Fri
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60°/43°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:24 AM ↓ 4:36 PM
Sat
Overcast
59°/45°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:26 AM ↓ 4:35 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
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How to Get There
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.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Heading to Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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