Part of the U.S. National Park Service, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail is a 1,300-mile route that was traveled by Mormons who were fleeing Nauvoo, Illinois, for the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah. The trail spans across 5 different states that include Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah. There are several points of interest along the trail for visitors to explore; the most popular Utah site is ‘This is the Place Heritage Park’ in Salt Lake City. Nowadays the trail can be used for outdoor recreation such as hiking, mountain-biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. The trail offers several viewpoints where visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the area’s surroundings.

90 South West Temple, Salt Lake, UT, Phone: 801-534-4901

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  1. 1. Plan & Book:
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