A color, topographical map of the entire California NHT is available as an Acrobat PDF document (744kb). Because the 2000 mile long trail covers seven states, from Missouri to California this map measures approximately 46" x 9".
The printed, color brochure for the California NHT includes this map. To request the brochure, contact us at:
National Trails Intermountain Region
National Park Service
324 South State Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
e-mail us
Driving directions for following the California NHT by automobile are available using the links above. Auto Tour Route (ATR) highway signs have been installed along modern-day roads that parallel the historic route as closely as possible. Directions are listed from east to west.