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Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access

The Pony Express National Historic Trail was a cross-country route used by young men on horses or mules to carry the nation's priority mail from Missouri to California from 1860 to 1861. The horse-and-rider mail system was the United States' most direct and practical means of east-west communication for a short period before completion of the transcontinental telegraph, delivering letters in the unprecedented time of only ten days. In many ways, the Pony Express was the overnight priority mail…

  • State: Utah
  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 40.078500000000076, -113.96872219999995

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access reservable?

Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access?

Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access is located in Utah. See the map for its exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Pony Express National Historic Trail (NHT) Backcountry Byway (BCB), West Access?

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