Last updated: February 8, 2024
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Mormon Pioneer Trail: Salt Lake City Itinerary
Salt Lake City, a pioneer way-station as well as a destination, is rich in the combined history of the Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, and California national historic trails. This itinerary starts at This Is The Place Heritage Park for an overview of the three trails at one tour stop. From there, this itinerary becomes a walking tour downtown and focuses on the Mormon Pioneer Trail.
Stop 1: This is the Place Heritage Park
Stop 2: Emigration Square
Stop 3: Pony Express Station Monument
Stop 4: Brigham Young Monument
Stop 5: Beehive House & Lion House
Stop 6: Eagle Gate
Stop 7: Brigham Young Cemetery
Stop 8: Brigham Young Historic Park
Stop 9: The Church History Museum
Stop 10: Deuel Pioneer Log Cabin
Stop 11: Temple Square
Stop 12: Pioneer Memorial Museum
Stop 13: Ensign Peak Memorial Garden & Ensign Peak Nature Park
Looking for more ways to explore the trails? Look for trip planning information and itineraries through the NPS mobile app or the trail websites.