What are the 3 main trails that people used to travel west?

- Starting point: Independence, Missouri

- Endpoint: Oregon City, Oregon

- Distance: Approximately 2,200 miles

2. Mormon Trail

- Starting point: Nauvoo, Illinois

- Endpoint: Salt Lake City, Utah

- Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles

3. Santa Fe Trail

- Starting point: Franklin, Missouri

- Endpoint: Santa Fe, New Mexico

- Distance: Approximately 800 miles