The National Pony Express Trail follows the path of one of America’s most legendary mail routes, where courageous riders crossed rugged landscapes in a race to connect a growing nation. Today, travelers continue to discover the trail’s rich history, sweeping vistas, and enduring spirit of adventure. If you’ve explored the National Pony Express Trail, we’d love for you to share your favorite photos with us at NationalPonyExpress@gmail.com. Your images may be featured here to help tell the story of this remarkable historic trail and inspire others to experience its legacy.
On the Trail
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In fringilla dictum ex ut iaculis. Photos taken from the Pony Express Trail! Many from the annual Re-Ride event in June.
Visit the Pony Express Trail by State
The National Pony Express Association has 8 State Divisions across the historic trail. Together, we work to educate about and preserve the station sites, trail, legends and legacies of the Pony Express. Please share photos and stories from your state at NationalPonyExpress@gmail.com.
Kansas Photo Gallery
Pony Express Trail in KansasPony Express Station at Seneca, originally a hotel kept by John E. Smith. The Smith Hotel in Seneca was razed in the early 1970’s.Pony Express Sculpture in Marysville, Kansas. Photo by J. Stephen ConnBeautiful rolling hills along the Pony Express trail in Kansas, Photo by Tom Parker.Alcove Spring, near Marysville, KS. Photo by Tom Parker.Pony Express Station Sign in Washington County, Kansas. Photo by J. Stephen ConnHollenberg Pony Express Station in Hanover, Washington County, Kansas. Photo by J. Stephen ConnHollenberg Pony Express Station in Hanover, Washington County, Kansas. Photo by J. Stephen Conn
Nevada Photo Gallery
Pony Express Outreach Event 2014Pony Express @ the Virginia City Camel Races 2014Pony Express RiderPony Express Member portraying Warren Upson Pony Express silhouette in Schellbourne, NevadaPony Express Riders @ Dangberg Home Ranch. Photo by John T Humphrey
Missouri Photo Gallery
Patee House in St. Joseph, MO. Photo by Jerome L. Goolsby.Pony Express route diorama. Photo credit: Sheila Scarborough.Pony Express Museum, as seen from Patee Park, Saint Joseph, Missouri. Photo Credit: Jerome L GoolsbyPony Express Re-Ride 2016, on time in Missouri.
Wyoming Photo Gallery
Wyoming Pony Express Re-RiderPony Express Trail in Wyoming. Photo by Bureau of Land Management.Wyoming Pony Express Re-RiderWyoming Christmas Card Ride 2015Wyoming Christmas Card RideWyoming Pony Express Re-RiderThe Pony Express Trail runs along this canyon in Wyoming. Photo by Dave Merrill.Tim Heer, Wyoming Pony Express Re-Rider