Walk on the Pony Express Trail

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