| Hint | State | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting off point | Missouri | Independence | 73%
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| First landmark | Nebraska | Chimney Rock | 51%
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| Fifth river crossing (optional) | Oregon | Columbia River | 51%
|
| Fourth river crossing | Idaho | Snake River | 39%
|
| Final Destination | Oregon | Oregon City, Willamette Valley | 37%
|
| Second fort | Wyoming | Fort Laramie | 29%
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| First river crossing | Kansas | Kansas River | 26%
|
| First fort | Nebraska | Fort Kearney | 21%
|
| Fifth Fort | Idaho | Fort Boise | 18%
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| Third river crossing (split route) | Wyoming | Green River | 16%
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| Sixth landmark (split route) | Oregon | The Dalles | 15%
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| Third fort (split route) | Wyoming | Fort Bridger | 14%
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| Sixth fort (split route) | Washington | Fort Walla Walla | 13%
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| Second landmark | Wyoming | Independence Rock | 13%
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| Fourth fort | Idaho | Fort Hall | 12%
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| Fourth landmark | Idaho | Soda Springs | 11%
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| Second river crossing | Kansas / Nebraska | Big Blue River | 9%
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| Third landmark | Wyoming | South Pass | 9%
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| Fifth landmark | Idaho / Oregon | Blue Mountains | 8%
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