Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Visitor Center Hours: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.

Getting there

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the National Park Service Interior Region 3,4,5 Office. We are right on the Missouri River next to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha, NE.

Visitor centers

Weather

In winter, watch for ice on trails and sidewalks. In summer, make sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen on hot days. Keep in mind the trail covers 16 states, use www.weather.gov to look up the specific area you plan to visit.

Phone: 402-808-2714

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

sun dips behind mountains. In the foreground and meandering river catches the light. Leafy trees sur
Sunset at Missouri Headwaters State Park, Montana · NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Cyclist biking dirt path along riverfront. Leafy trees and wetlands habitat in distance.
Biking the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail · NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Water in the foreground with large conical rock on shore
Beacon Rock · NPS Photo
Interpretive sign overlooking park and river in the background
Park overlooking Ohio River in Wheeling, West Virginia · NPS Photo

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