Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs

Total Miles
25.1

Elevation

1,889.90 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
3

Trail Overview

This is an easy road that follows the historic Pony Express Trail and ends at the Simpson Springs Campground and Pony Express Cabin. There is a great chance you'll see wild horses.

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Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs
Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Becky Marcelliano
Jun 22, 2024
Open
Dusty
The Pony Express trail was better than I expected. The trail is in great shape, well graded and non technical. Plenty of side trails to explore and camp. Sunset was absolutely stunning. There were pockets of crowds camping, but plenty of space to find solitude. What a gem so close to SLC.
Tyler Stierhoff
Apr 29, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Washboard

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