Congress passed the National Trails System Act in 1968, establishing a framework for a nationwide system of scenic, recreational, and historic trails. The Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail stretches from Wallowa Lake, Oregon, to the Bear Paw Battlefield near Chinook, Montana. It was added to this system by Congress as a National Historic Trail in 1986...learn more.
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Nez Perce Trail in the News
Please click the News & Events link on the left hand side of this page to view and subscribe to news and upcoming event information for the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
Schedule of 135th Commemorative Events
2012 marks the 135th year since the 1877 war and flight. Select the link to a schedule of commemorations related to the events of 1877.
America the Beautiful Interagency Pass Program
The Interagency Pass Program provides a suite of annual and lifetime passes that provide U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreation lands. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. Select here for more information.
The staff of the NPNHT invites you to participate in a series of public workshops to revise the Trail’s Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). Please share your ideas about the future administration of the Trail and learn more about the CMP Revision process.
Auto Tour guides have been created for eight segments of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail. Canyon Creek to Bear Paw and Through Yellowstone National Park are the newest addition and complete the series. The guides are available as pamphlets, with maps and graphics. Visit our Auto Tours page to download your copy today!
This beautifully produced video takes you on the 1,170-mile journey taken by the Nez Perce tribe in 1877. It highlights the need to preserve and interpret this landscape of history. 20 min.
Walking on Sacred Ground explains why the landscape of the Lolo Trail National Historic Landmark and the Nez Perce National Historic Trail is so remarkable. 16 minutes.
The NPNT has a new brochure with an overview of the Trail, map, photos, local information contacts for sites along the Trail and sources for more information.
