Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

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

Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana

Small waterfall with brown rocks and green moss

Sunset at Missouri Headwaters State Park, Montana

Sunset over Missouri River headwaters

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

Biking the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

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

Beacon Rock

Beacon Rock along the Columbia River in Washington.

Water in the foreground with large conical rock on shore

Park overlooking Ohio River in Wheeling, West Virginia

Lewis and Clark interpretive sign overlooking park and the Ohio River

Interpretive sign overlooking park and river in the background