Historic Sites

Wyoming Mormon Trail Sites

In the fall of 1856, rescuers provided aid to the Willie and Martin handcart companies and the Hodgetts and Hunt wagon companies. Today, these sites honor the pioneers for their sacrifice, faith, and determination to gather to Zion as well as the rescuers for their heroic charity.

Discover the Wyoming Mormon Trail Sites

The historic sites offer many opportunities for learning and inspiration. Whether you are visiting in person or online, we invite you to discover new stories and connect to the past.

The Martin handcart company and the Hunt and Hodgett wagon companies sheltered here while awaiting rescue in the fall of 1856.
The Willie handcart company encountered the first rescue wagons here at the Sweetwater River in the fall of 1856.
The Willie handcart company sheltered here after the difficult ascent of Rocky Ridge during a severe snowstorm in the fall of 1856.

Trekking at the Mormon Handcart Historic Sites

Seven people in pioneer clothing push and pull a handcart over rocky terrain.

The Mormon Handcart Historic Sites provide a unique, dedicated setting for family and church groups to have a trekking experience. As trekkers young and old walk where the Saints of these handcart companies walked, they get a sense of what the journey was like and come closer to Christ as they do so.

Learn more about how to reserve a trek, and get other useful planning resources.
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