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15 Iconic Trails That Carried America Into the Wild West

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4. Mormon Trail

4. Mormon Trail
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The Mormon Trail traces the extraordinary journey of more than 70,000 Latter-day Saints who fled religious persecution in Illinois for a new home in Utah. Following river valleys and mountain passes, these pioneers created a lifeline of hope through the heart of the frontier. Their arduous trek shaped the settlement of the West, laying the foundation for thriving communities.

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