A color, topographical map of the entire California NHT is available as an Acrobat PDF document (744kb) for . 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. The trail brochure may be requested by writing to the National Park Service trail office:
National Park Service
324 South State Street
Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Or, requested by email at:
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.