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California National Historic TrailScotts Bluff in western Nebraska. Most emigrants view this as they trekked westward.
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California National Historic Trail
Maps

A color, topographical map of the entire California NHT is available as an Acrobat PDF document (744kb) for download. 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:
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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.


 
California NHT Auto Tour Route driving Map
US NPS
Map of the California NHT Auto Tour Route Highways
Scotts Bluff in western Nebraska. Most emigrants view this as they trekked westward.  

Did You Know?
The National Trails System is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. These trails provide for outdoor recreation needs, promote the enjoyment, appreciation, and preservation of historic resources, and encourage public access.
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Last Updated: September 24, 2009 at 11:04 EST