Schedule

2026 Pioneer Trek — June 17–20, Deseret Land & Livestock Ranch

⚠️ This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Final details will be communicated through your ward leaders as trek approaches.
Day 1

Wednesday, June 17

6:00 AM
Arrive at the Stake Center

Check in, load buses, and meet leaders. Buses depart promptly — do not be late.

Morning
Travel to Deseret Land & Livestock Ranch

Buses travel to the ranch. Use the time to rest, socialize, and mentally prepare.

Midday
Arrive & Trek Families Announced

Upon arrival, trek families are revealed. Meet your Ma and Pa and fellow family members for the first time.

Lunch
Sack lunch from home

Eat the lunch you brought from home — this is the one meal not provided. All meals from dinner onward are included.

Afternoon
Trek begins

Pull handcarts and begin the journey. Camp is set up at the day's destination.

Evening
Dinner & Evening Activities

Family and group gathering, devotional, speaker, and testimony-building experience.

Day 2

Thursday, June 18

Morning
Breakfast & Camp Breakdown

Rise early, eat breakfast as a family, and break down camp for another day on the trail.

Daytime
Trekking — 5–8 miles

Full day on the trail. Water is available continuously. Trail snacks are provided.

Midday
Lunch on the trail

Rest break with a provided lunch. Take care of your feet during this time.

Afternoon
Continue trekking

Afternoon miles and camp setup at the evening destination.

Evening
Dinner & Evening Program

Pioneer games, square dancing, talent show, and group devotional.

Day 3

Friday, June 19

Morning
Breakfast & Camp Breakdown

Another early start. Eat as a family and prepare for the day's journey.

Daytime
Trekking — 5–8 miles

Full day on the trail with meaningful spiritual experiences planned along the route.

Midday
Lunch break

Provided midday meal and rest.

Afternoon
Afternoon trekking & camp setup

Final miles before the last evening camp.

Evening
Testimony Meeting & Final Evening

Spiritual testimony meeting. Many consider this the highlight of trek — come prepared to feel the Spirit.

Day 4

Saturday, June 20

Morning
Final breakfast & camp breakdown

Pack everything — this is the last morning on the trail.

Daytime
Final trekking segment

The last miles of the journey, completed as a company. Reflect on all you've experienced.

Midday
Lunch at bus pickup

Final meal together before loading buses for the ride home.

2:00 PM
Load buses & head home

Buses depart the ranch by 2:00 PM.

3:30 PM
Arrive at the Stake Center

Parents and family members may pick up youth at the Stake Center.