Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail • IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,MO,MT,NE,ND,OH,OR,PA,SD,WA,WV

Small waterfall with brown rocks and green moss

sun dips behind mountains. In the foreground and meandering river catches the light. Leafy trees sur

Cyclist biking dirt path along riverfront. Leafy trees and wetlands habitat in distance.

Water in the foreground with large conical rock on shore

Interpretive sign overlooking park and river in the background

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find the people, places, and stories that make up the complex legacy of the expedition.

Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana
NPS Photo / Alex Wiles

Sunset over Missouri River headwaters
NPS Photo / Alex Wiles

Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
NPS Photo / Alex Wiles

Beacon Rock along the Columbia River in Washington.
NPS Photo

Lewis and Clark interpretive sign overlooking park and the Ohio River
NPS Photo

satellite view of river with detailed map overlays

Use the maps page to plan your adventures along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

earth lodge village in a green prairie

Find out more about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail sites in 16 states across the U.S.

Lewis and Clark Trail Sign

Find basic facts on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

blue activity booklet and badge

Pick up your free activity book at more than 40 locations in 13 states to earn a Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger badge.

Two red passport stamps over an image of a bridge, a river, and a statue of a bird

As you travel the trail, get stamps from over 70 locations as a fun way to remember your expedition.

stacks of entrance fee cards

All America the Beautiful Passes are sold at the visitor center in Omaha during regular business hours.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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