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California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off

The Salt Lake Cut-Off on the California National Historic Trail is one of the many shortcuts that branched from the California, Mormon and Oregon Trails. It led northwest out of Salt Lake City, Utah and north of the Great Salt Lake for about 180 miles (290 km) before rejoining the Ft. Hall route of the California Trail near the City of Rocks, Idaho. In 1848, a recently discovered pack train route was blazed into a passable wagon road by members of the Mormon Battalion returning from California…

  • State: Utah
  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 41.94338889000005, -113.04741669999999

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Frequently asked questions

Is California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off reservable?

California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off?

California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off is located in Utah. See the map for its exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at California National Historic Trail (NHT), Salt Lake Cut-Off?

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