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Pony Express National Historic Trail

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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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

Address

National Trails Regions Office, Regions 6, 7, & 8, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Living History Reenactments Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits Archeology Ruins Arts Photography Explorers and Expeditions Monuments and Memorials Westward Expansion Trails