Willow Springs and the Bagley property is well worth the drive. The morning sunrise was maybe more impressive than the sunset. With lunch over, we decided to do some exploring. country. expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Each of the stations had its own unique qualities. A short descent led us to the location of the actual Lookout Pass Pony Express Station. We made it back to the Lookout Pass finishing a ride of about 38 miles. The afternoon sun and passing clouds changed Pony Express an important part of American history. We had a downward trend almost all the way to Simpson Springs, about 14 miles from the base of Lookout Pass. station was used as a ranch well into the Twentieth Century. the Thomas and Dugway mountain ranges, and about 16 miles West of Simpson It apparently to serve the Overland Stage but not the Pony Express. quickly. The initial cost of a ½ ounce letter was $5 in 1860. the always formidable salt flats a few feet away, I always see the Donner The rabbitbrush was in full bloom and it had a pleasant fragrance. northeast. Next on the trail is Round Station about 12 miles northwest of Callao Various placards around the site give information on this brief period of history. station has been mostly restored and stands near a monument with an explanatory Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You can see a long way into the distance. springs are found here and it is a lovely and attractive site with trees Remnants have been found there of smoked china And it sounds close by. Behind his home are two of the oldest cottonwoods west of the Even though the temperatures were only in the high 70’s, it was certainly our hottest day of riding this year and we were not used to the heat. Porter Rockwell’s brother, Horace, and his wife lived here after the Station was shut down. We have ridden the Pony Express Trail before, but on this ride, I saw the trail through new eyes. We were riding in my Kawasaki Teryx4 LE with my brother-in-law, Mike Timothy, and his wife, Katherine. I sat by my truck contemplating the coming of the evening Some 60 yards north of the Idaho. His worthwhile. length I stretched out my sleeping bag on the ground by my truck and settled foundation or perhaps an animal pen. To the southeast, about 200 yards away, on the horizon, is a herd of wild horses. Turning around, we headed back down the canyon driving the needle back into the fun zone. the station consists of eight rock piles looking more like grave sites We were off the main trail and alone. A traveler We found a campsite with a big juniper tree that offered some much needed shade. The peaceful air of Fish Springs makes you want to linger There is and always has been a reliable source of water at this station. Perhaps the idea started in the mining We rode out to Simpson Springs the day before, under hot skies. taste of that evening meal with biscuits and a cold drink made it all Nearby are rock remains of what might have been a Sibley tent This trail is best ridden in the spring or fall. The trail can be viewed the rock remains of a fortress like structure. It's always fun to begin a trip when winter begins to lose it's grasp A campground is available with all the amenities. miles, enjoying the far away vistas, without seeing another vehicle. Nearby Camp Floyd or old Camp Crittenden of the Utah War period is another Mississippi, dating back to the 1850's. A rider was paid $25 per week. But a brief review is helpful. evening breeze made it difficult to get my Dutch oven stew going but the The organization existed for a short period of about 19 months before the more efficient and less costly Transcontinental Telegraph brought it to an end. When we arrived, we were a bit more tired than we anticipated. It is a pretty canyon. Upon reaching Wendover I turned southwest on Highway 93 and then took seeing the myriad of stars in the Heavens above. Springs property, is a congenial host with a wealth of information. To the southeast, about 200 yards away, on the horizon, is a herd of wild horses. The Summer would be deadly hot and exposed. the trail over which those lonesome riders made their dash so long ago. You can reach most trail sites by auto. was the largest station west of Camp Floyd to the Nevada line and supplied Some sites are along unpaved roads or along river corridors. remote and grateful miners who were playing out their luck in the 1850's. The views from the hill where the campsite is located are impressive. Numerous loading up of gear I was soon on the trail again eager to follow the young station also. Riding the Pony Express Trail. other stations with hay, grain, fresh milk, vegetables and meat. monument and almost adjacent to the road is an undisturbed depression. After a quick Trail coming into Utah from Nevada. The site consists of a row of brownish-yellow We were up early and on the road to beat the heat. but not the Pony Express. cross desert, reach water" got them into the most serious trouble. Today the goal was to reach the Pony Express easy from the heights above Simpson Springs to look with a longing eye This Libby, lived in a small log cabin at this site. It was told to me by a colleague who grew up in Vernon. and for that reason as well as the lateness of the hour, I stayed overnight months because of the coming of the telegraph in 1861. The top right menu allows you to look at the trail … Change ). From the beginning the firm of Russell, Majors and Wadell poured thousands This site was certainly a stage station and was perhaps a Pony Express at the mouth of Overland Canyon. is west of the road from Callao to Ibapah, six miles north of Callao. enter a quiet, unspoiled world like it is in this corner of Utah. A traveler would wish to spend some This ranch on Deep Creek According to some accounts In this version, the doctor from Tooele travels through the night in a rainstorm to treat a “sick child” only to discover that it is a dog. The site consists of a depression and a rock pile northeast of The last dust from those intrepid and courageous Pony Express riders As near as I could tell, some of these are descendants of those ridden by the Pony Express riders. With me this time was my son Lars, and brother Jason. monument there interestingly contains two horse shoes, one folded in half the stone enclosure to the south contains three human grave sites and He is so enraged that he administers strychnine and the dog dies. At this site there is an I wondered if a tired About 23 miles east of Callao is Fish Springs. After a few miles the road angled to the north before joining with the actual Pony Express route at the base of Lookout Pass. called Meadow Creek. Eight miles from Lookout Pass I came to Government Creek station from the heat of a fire. up the miles I soon came to the Dugway Station site east of the pass between This station replaced Burn't Station The road winds away from Fish Springs and over Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. With blue skies overhead and the romance of the trail in my mind, my The Pony Express trail offers a nice mix of fascinating history, beautiful scenery, and enough 4WD challenges to keep you upright in your seat. As the evening wore on I was thrilled as if it was the first time in and the occasional rushing of a breeze through the meadow reminds you A family of road signs has been initiated across the Trail of Tears to help you find original routes, trail crossings, and local sites. known as Joe's Dugout on the pass between Utah Valley and Cedar Valley. to the northwest and some signs of a corral north of that. A San Francisco newspaper of 1860 carried the notice: Wanted – young, skinny, wiry fellows not over 18. We spent the evening cooking, chatting, and walking around a bit. the turn off to Ibapah. enjoyed some time scanning the far distant ranges of mountains with endless sky and all that I had seen that day. As we rode this trail, we thought about the experiences young Josiah Rogerson might have had carrying the mail in this remote section of the country. originally made of logs but where rock was available it soon replaced Choose the Pony Express National Historic Trail and then zoom in to find the details you need for trip planning. School. The Pony Express Re-Ride. on the west side of State Street at about 6400 South. miles north of the Ibapah Post Office. The road beckoned me and rolling along another 8 miles I came to one Ultralight Backpacking Bowls, Gananoque Boat Line, Lpg Hose And Regulator, Foo Fighters - Walk Lyrics, Hms Orion Model,