Last updated: January 26, 2023
Place
South Pass Overlook
Quick Facts
Location:
5.3 miles southwest of South Pass Rest Area on the east side of WY-28
Significance:
Interpretive site with views of several trail landmarks including Pacific Springs, South Pass and the Oregon Buttes
Designation:
Bureau of Land Management Interpretive Site
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
South Pass Overlook is a Bureau of Land Management interpretive site with views of several trail landmarks including Pacific Springs, South Pass and the Oregon Buttes. A short, paved pathway contains several interpretive waysides that tell the story of South Pass's importance to American Indians, mountain men, the fur trade, and to the Oregon, Mormon, California, and Pony Express trails.
Site Information
Location (5.3 miles southwest of South Pass Rest Area on the east side of WY-28)