Pioneer Historic Byway
Overview
Pioneer Historic Byway is managed by Department of Transportation. Begin at Franklin, Idaho's first city, and then travel up the Bear River to northern Mormon settlements, military campaigns, and the first Yellowstone route. Relive the byway's pioneer saga and walk Oregon Trail ruts in emigrant footsteps. See major geologic and natural sites, massacre sites and Chesterfield, a Mormon "ghost town."
Things to Do at Pioneer Historic Byway
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Getting to the Byway:
Idaho Falls, ID
- Take US-26 northeast to Alpine Junction, WY.
- Merge onto US-89 and go south into Star Valley, WY.
- Take WY-239 west to State Line Rd.
- Follow State Line Rd. north to ID-34 where the byway begins.
Salt Lake City, UT
- Take I-15 north to Brigham City, UT.
- Get on US-91 and go north to Franklin, ID where the byway begins.
Navigating the Byway:
The primary 127-mile byway route is located on four separate highway segments: US 91 from Franklin to Preston, SH 34 from Preston to Soda Springs, US 30 at Soda Springs,
returning to SH 34 from Soda Springs to Freedom, Idaho/Wyoming.
Contact & Resources
Phone: 435-713-1421
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