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The Wagner Perspective | Photo image of the landmark feature known as the Devil's Gate. |
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There are a number of ways to enjoy the California National Historic Trail, including auto-touring, visiting interpretive sites, hiking, biking or horseback riding trail segments, and visiting museums. Depending on which segment you would like to explore, some or all of these activities may be available.
Although the word "trail" is used in the name, the California NHT is not a true hiking trail. With 2,000 miles of the original route now in the hands of various private and public entities, access to trail segments depends upon the permission of the land owner. Some segments are open to the public for hiking and other means of recreation, while others are not.
Following is a list of recommended pages for visiting for the California NHT. Inquiries about segments not listed are best made locally. For more information, see the Links and Resources, the Trail Sites, and the pages for the Auto Tour Route driving directions.
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Camping The National Park Service does not offer any camping facilities along the trail. Inquire with local land managers (see Links and Resources page for contact information). Short Hikes (usually less than 300 yards) to trail ruts or historic sites - Minor Park Ruts, Red Bridge Crossing of the Blue River in Kansas City, MO
- Alcove Springs in Blue Rapids, KS
- in Fairbury, NE
- California Hill in Brule, NE
- in Lewellen, NE
- /Mitchell Pass in Gering, NE
- /Bedlam Ruts in Fort Laramie, WY
- in Guernsey, WY
- Avenue of Rocks on Poison Spider Road west of Casper, WY
- on the Sweetwater River in WY
- on the Sweetwater River in WY
- near South Pass, WY
- Thompson Pass on Lander Road, WY
- Massacre Rocks west of American Falls, ID on I-86
- /Pinnacle Pass in Almo, ID
- Grayback Hills Swale north of I-80, west of Grayback Hills in UT
- , Nobles Road-Hwy 89 in northern California
Hiking access to extensive trail segments - : Independence Rock to Parting of the Ways, 125 miles
- near South Pass City, WY
- : LaBarge Creek Ranger Station to Smith's Fork, WY, approx. 10 miles
- Bear River Divide Segment: US 189 to WY 89, 31 miles
- Little Emigration Canyon: Mormon Flat to Big Mountain, 4.5 miles
- Red Lake Pass to Carson Pass: Carson Route Hwy 88, CA
4x4 and horse access over extensive trail segments - Oregon Trail Road: Mills, WY to WYO-220 just north of Independence Rock, 41.5 miles
- South Pass Segment: Independence Rock to Parting of the Ways, 125 miles
- Lander Road: Burnt Ranch, WY to Fort Hall, ID, approx. 250 miles
- Parting of the Ways: end of the South Pass segment
- Bear River Divide Segment: US 189 to WY 89, 31 miles
- Fort Bridger to Muddy Creek: approx. 14 miles
- Skull Valley UT Segment: Timpi Spring to Aragonite Exit on I-80, approx. 45 miles
- California Trail Backcountry Byway: Goose Creek to Hwy 93, in northeast NV, approx. 50 miles
Major Trail Museums - in Independence, MO
- in Council Bluffs, IA
- in Bridgeport, NE
- in Gering, NE
- , Casper, WY
- in Salt Lake City, UT
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