Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs

Total Miles 25.1

Technical Rating

3 Easy

Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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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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Technical Rating

3

Kristian Brown

Jul 12, 2025

Open

Becky Marcelliano

Jun 22, 2024

Open

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

Open

Pony Express Trail Simpson Springs Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

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