Pony Express Trail -
Transcontinental Railroad Tour
April 15-16, 2023
$150 per vehicle
330 miles of dirt
Elevation: 3,900ft - 6,200ft
Trail Difficulty Rating: 1
1 night camping
Overview:
The steam engines and express riders are gone, but the trails they traveled remain. You can see them for yourself in the stark beauty of Utah's West Desert. Our two day, one-night tour is packed with history from beginning to end, the Pony Express Trail - Transcontinental Railroad Tour takes you across two of Utah’s most storied roads. Discover the strange and fascinating history of the area as we stop at various historic sites, scenic vista’s and even a few world-renowned works of art.
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What to Expect
The Pony Express Trail - Transcontinental Railroad Tour is a two day, one-night tour that will take participants along two of Utah’s most historic backcountry routes. The tour will stop and various historic Pony Express stations and abandoned railroad sidings along the way. Along with visits to a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp and two world renowned works of art.
How to Prepare
All Western Overland Adventures tours require participants to be self-sufficient in terms of food, water, fuel, camping equipment, and vehicle preparations. You can find detailed information on how to prepare with our Vehicle Gear Requirement and Camping Requirement lists. This tour is rated a 1 on our trail difficulty scale. In order to register, your vehicle must meet the minimum requirements for this difficulty rating. On the Pony Express Trail - Transcontinental Railroad Tour you will have approximately 175 miles between locations with food and fuel availability (depending on reroutes) over generally mild, dirt and gravel roads. Additionally, much of the area that we will be in has little or no cell phone coverage.
Weather is a factor that no one can control, so plan for the unexpected. Late-March in this part of Utah is usually wet and cool. Expect it to be cool during the day, but temperatures will drop at night and will be fairly cold. Additionally, spring rain storms, and possibly snow, are not uncommon at this time. This can alter the trail and camp conditions; please plan accordingly.
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Space is limited, so if this tour is for you, sign up now!
