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Mormon Pioneer National Historic TrailOne of several sites used by emigrants for either camping or nooning, Warm Springs in SE WY, was also known as Wash Tub Spring.
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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I obtain a map and brochure for the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?

Trail brochures may be obtained from a number of locations, including the National Trails System Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The "Contact Us" link in the left navigation menu has information for writing or calling the office. Many museums and visitor centers along the trail also have these same brochures. The Links and Resources page will provide a sample of some of these sites along the trail.

 

Do you have educational materials for teachers?

The National Trails System Office has no educational staff. It is charged with administration of the trail and works with partner organizations and private land owners to preserve what trail resources remain and provide educational opportunities at those sites. There is a series of Auto Tour Route Interpretive Guides that are being developed on a state by state basis for travelers following the trail along those highways and roads that approximate the old trail route. These may be downloaded as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents from the link in the Plan Your Visit section of the site, or from state travel and tourism centers. These guides are a work in progress, so not all states have been completed.

 

Where can I find Mormon Trail Passport Cancellation Stations for the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?

There are several locations along this 1,300 mile historic route where you should find the NPS Passport cancellation stations. You will find a current list of these locations on the NPS Passports page of this web site. You may also call the national trails system office in Salt Lake City if you need further directions.


Mewxican Hill near Guernsey, Wyoming.  

Did You Know?
To keep their wagons from rolling over their oxen teams, Mormon Pioneers found it necessary to lock the rear wheels of their wagons as they descended this steep, rocky road known as Mexican Hill near Guernsey, Wyoming. Image is courtesy of the Wagner Perspective.
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Last Updated: January 30, 2007 at 10:46 EST