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Before railroads or automobiles, people in America had to travel by foot, horse, boat or wagon on Pony Express National Historic Trail. Some of these routes from our nation's early days still remain today as reminders of our historic past. A National Historic Trail (NHT) such as the Pony Express NHT is an extended trail that follows original routes of travel of national historical significance.

In 1995, the National Park Service established the National Trails System Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Salt Lake City Office administers the Oregon, the California, the Mormon Pioneer and the Pony Express NHTs.

This National Historic Trail provides access to the 1,966-mile route that changed opinions, nation wide, on over ground communications. Although the Pony Express lasted for only 18 months between 1860 and 1861, it is still well known by individuals over 100 years later. This byway follows the approximate route of riders through the Midwest to California.

Facilities: Many facilities can be found on Pony Express National Historic Trail along the way.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed to travel on Pony Express National Historic Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Pony Express National Historic Trail is open year round.

Fees: There are no fees to travel Pony Express National Historic Trail.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Please follow the posted speed limit.

Directions: The Pony Express Trail starts in St. Joseph, Missouri, and ends in San Francisco, California.

Address

Pony Express National Museum

914 Penn Street

Saint Joseph, Missouri 64503

Phone
General:1(816) 279-5059
Toll Free:1(800) 530-5930

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