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.

Echo Canyon on the way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is both beautiful and historic.

Echo Canyon, Utah

Joseph & Emma Smith  House in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Joseph & Emma Smith House, Nauvoo, Illinois

There are places you can hike on the historic trail!

Mormon Pioneer Trail in Utah

Monument Rock in Echo Canyon, Utah.

Monument Rock, Utah.

Brigham Young's grave lies in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah

Brigham Young grave, Utah

Split Rock in Wyoming was an important landmark for pioneers.

Split Rock, Wyoming

Mormons wrote advertisements in the rock faces in Echo Canyon on the route into Salt Lake City, Utah.

Echo Canyon Billboard Rocks, Utah

Visitors approach Porters Rock in Wyoming.

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

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