Walk on the Pony Express Trail

Take a hike on the Pony Express!

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Walk on the trail traveled by the Pony Express riders! Discover the same landscapes, imagine the difficulties in their journey, and take in the same viewsheds. What is different today? What is the same?

Walking the trail is a different kind of hiking experience! In some places, the historic trail is a current modern-day hiking trail. In others, it could be a modern-day asphalt road. Experiences vary, so please check with individual locations for more details. Some of the opportunties to walk the trail include:

Short Hikes

Usually less than 300 yards to trail ruts or historic sites.

• Rock Creek Station in Fairbury, NE
• California Hill in Brule, NE
• Ash Hollow State Park in Lewellen, NE
• Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, NE
• Fort Laramie NHS and Bedlam Ruts in Fort Laramie, WY
• Register Cliff and Centre Star Station near Guernsey, WY
• Avenue of Rocks on Poison Spider Road west of Casper, WY
• Independence Rock on the Sweetwater River in WY
• Devils Gate on the Sweetwater River in WY
• South Pass near South Pass, WY

Long Hikes

Access to longer extensive trail segments.

• South Pass Segment: Independence Rock to Parting of the Ways, 125 miles
• South Pass near South Pass City, WY
• Little Emigration Canyon: Mormon Flat to Big Mountain, 4.5 miles

For more location information: Places to Go on the Pony Express Trail

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets being allowed will vary by location. Please check with the individual site for more information.

Activity Fee

No

Fees being charged will vary by location. Please check with the individual site for more information.

Reservations

No

Accessibility Information

Accessibility information will vary by location. Please check with the individual site for more specific information. Services animals are allowed at all locations.