Crossing the Stone Bridge on the Applegate Trail

Founded in 1970, Trails West, Inc. is a non-profit organization of emigrant trail enthusiasts who research, locate and mark emigrant trails, and then publish guides to interpret them. Join us in preserving the memory of the people who endured danger and hardship along these routes to establish a new life in the far west. Anyone with an interest in emigrant trails can join our organization.

Our members range from trained historians to trail buffs. If you’re fascinated by the covered-wagon era, then this is the organization for you.

Trails West has over 600 markers along 2000 miles of emigrant trails stretching from southern Idaho, across Nevada, and into California and Oregon.

See our “Schedule of Activities” page for brief write-ups on a recent work party and last years completed trips. We are in the planning stages for this coming years field season. Be sure to check out our “Schedule of Activities” page to see our upcoming activities. You don’t need to be a member to participate in most of our events. Contact us and let us know if you’re interested in joining us.