Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail is part of the National Trails System. It is not a park unit.
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.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Individual trail sites may have entrance fees. Please contact each site individually for information. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Hours
| Visitor Center Hours | Daily · 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
Visitor centers
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center is located inside National Park Service Midwest Interior Region 3, 4, 5 Office, at 601 Riverfront Drive in Omaha, NE.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Things to do
- Bike the Katy Trail0-7 Days
Katy Trail State Park runs 240 miles across the state of Missouri between Clinton and Machens. Known as the country's longest continuous rail-trail, it attracts cyclists, walkers, equestrians, nature lovers, and history buffs seeking adventure along…
Opens on the Park Service site - Hanford: Bike and Walk the Sacagawea Heritage Trail1-4 Hours
This recreational trail along the Columbia River is a perfect way to explore the Tri-Cities on foot and bike. Interpretive signs along the route share information about local history including Lewis and Clark’s experience in the Mid-Columbia region.
Opens on the Park Service site - Experience History Come Alive at Fort Clatsop1-3 Hours
Visit the replica fort and visitor center to learn more about the Lewis & Clark expedition and local native culture. If you visit during our Summer or Winter programs you may even get to talk to rangers in costumes and try your hand at 19th century…
Opens on the Park Service site - Water Trails
Lewis and Clark’s legendary expedition would not have been possible had they not been able to navigate some of North America’s longest rivers.
Opens on the Park Service site - Fort Clatsop Audio Tour20-60 Minutes
Embark on a voyage of discovery as you learn about the historical homelands of the Clatsop people, and the winter that Lewis and Clark spent in the area.
Opens on the Park Service site - Stargaze at Spirit Mound
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- South Slough Trail1-3 Hours
The South Slough Trail is a three mile loop that can be accessed from the Fort to Sea Trailhead or from near the North Netul Landing that features twist and turns and steep changes in elevation among large trees and a boardwalk over the Colewort…
Opens on the Park Service site - Clay Pit Pond Trail15-60 Minutes
The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area. It is a great trail for those looking for a short but dynamic hike.
Opens on the Park Service site - Netul River Trail20-60 Minutes
Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes otters! Along the way you can learn about the history of logging and commerce along the Lewis and Clark River.
Opens on the Park Service site - Chief Twisted Hair Statue
These statues, by Douglas Hyde, depict an interaction between Lewis, Clark, and one of the Nez Perce leaders. This particular leader, known as Walamottinin or Twisted Hair, offered guidance to Lewis and Clark.
Opens on the Park Service site - Sacajawea’s Rest Park
This statue of Sacajawea and her son, Jean Baptiste, was made by artist Jim Demetro. Sacajawea, the only woman involved in the expedition, is an important figure in American history.
Opens on the Park Service site - Explore the Middle Missouri with Lewis and Clark
Explore the Missouri River through the perspective of Lewis and Clark with these notable places within the MNRR.
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Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Activities
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Questions people ask
Does Lewis & Clark charge an entrance fee?
No. Lewis & Clark is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Lewis & Clark?
Standard hours are 8:30AM - 4:30PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
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