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Pony Express National Historic Trail Pony Express riders changed horses at a relay station near the Courthouse & Jail Rocks in western Nebraska
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Pony Express National Historic Trail
Auto Tour Route - California

Below are driving directions to follow the Pony Express National Historic Trail west to California, from Nevada. A simple map showing the general route is below the directions.

From the Nevada - California state border:

1. Take U.S. Route 50 west to Sacramento and the end of the Pony Express National Historic Trail.

Total original route miles in California: 223
 
Map image showing the auto tour route driving directions into California.
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Map image showing the auto tour route driving directions into California.

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Simpson Springs Pony Express Station in the Utah west desert.

Did You Know?
Pony Express riders and Overland Stage passengers found a good source of water at Simpson Springs Station as they crossed the west desert of Utah.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2011 at 11:31 MST