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Pony Express National Historic TrailFort Kearney Nebraska served both the Pony Express and the Overland Stage company
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Pony Express National Historic Trail
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Local brochures and guides are generally available at each trail site. Autpo Tour Route driving directions and maps, approximate the historic route of the Pony Express.


Entrance and parking fees may be charged at some locations and hours vary at the discretion of the site administrator. Large groups are encouraged to make prior arrangements for tours, where available.

Please respect private property by staying in public areas, and help protect our national heritage by leaving trail resources undisturbed.








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Pony Express riders carried official mail in a mochila that fit over the saddle.  

Did You Know?
To carry the U.S. Mail across 1800 miles of wilderness, Pony Express riders changed horses about every 12-15 miles. As each station, the rider would quickly take the mochila with mail pouches from his saddle and throw it onto the saddle of the fresh horse - and off he went.
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Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 18:24 EST