Pony Express National Historic Trail

National Park Service, Wyoming.

It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in eight states was the most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horseback Riding

Directions

You can visit many sites of the Pony Express National Historic Trail over the 1,800-mile historic route that crosses 8 states.

Additional Information

  • Pony Express National Historic Trail Official Website
  • Pony Express National Historic Trail Map

Photo Gallery

  • Devil's Gate, WyomingDevil's Gate was an important landmark on the trail in Wyoming.
  • Fort Laramie NHS monument, WyomingA monument and plaque about the Pony Express can be found at Fort Laramie in Wyoming.
  • Schelbourne Station, NevadaA Pony Express rider silhouette can be found at the Schelbourne Station site in Nevada.
  • Simpson Spring NPEA rider, UtahA National Pony Express Association rider poses at Simpson Springs in Utah.
  • Stables at St. JosephVisit the historic stables in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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