Pony Express National Historic Trail
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.
Photo: NPS photo / NPS
About Pony Express National Historic Trail
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.
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Driving times from Pony Express National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Pony Express National Historic Trail
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
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Getting there
Due to the length of the Pony Express National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Pony Express National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Pony Express National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Oregon National Historic Trail (1 h 7 min), California National Historic Trail (2 h 11 min), Fossil Butte National Monument (3 h 2 min), Grand Teton National Park (4 h 20 min), Timpanogos Cave National Monument (4 h 56 min), Golden Spike National Historical Park (5 h 40 min).