Pony Express National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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
🚗 Directions
You can visit many sites of the Pony Express National Historic Trail over the 1,800-mile historic route that crosses 8 states.
Images
A National Pony Express Association rider poses at Simpson Springs in Utah.
Credit: NPS photo
Devil's Gate was an important landmark on the trail in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
A Pony Express rider silhouette can be found at the Schelbourne Station site in Nevada.
Credit: NPS photo
A monument and plaque about the Pony Express can be found at Fort Laramie in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
Visit the historic stables in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Credit: NPS Photo
A National Pony Express Association rider poses at Simpson Springs in Utah.
Credit: NPS photo
Devil's Gate was an important landmark on the trail in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
A Pony Express rider silhouette can be found at the Schelbourne Station site in Nevada.
Credit: NPS photo
A monument and plaque about the Pony Express can be found at Fort Laramie in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
Visit the historic stables in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Apr 14
Sunny
High: 52.3°F | Low: 28°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 23.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.7
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (15%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 31.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Wednesday, Apr 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 57°F | Low: 29.7°F
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 30.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 06:37 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 34.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Thursday, Apr 16
Patchy rain nearby
High: 39°F | Low: 28.6°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 37.8 mph
Rain Chance: 64%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 06:35 AM
Sunset: 08:00 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 30.7°F
Cloud Cover: 64%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
National Trails Regions Office, Regions 6, 7, & 8
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Trails Regions Office, Regions 6, 7, & 8
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
📞 Voice Phone: N/A
✉️ Email: ntir_information@nps.gov