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
On the Trail
Photo by Richard Gwin Riders for the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express carried the Mochilia on the 2nd day of a three week ride from San Francisco to St. Joe.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.
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.
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
Nebraska Photo Gallery
Chimney Rock June 2024Replica of the Rock Creek Station in Nebraska. Photo by Frank DiBona.Pony Express Re-Ride near Gothenburg, Nebraska. Photo by Lyle Ladner.NP parade is our Division riding in the NebraskaLand Days Parade. President Lyle Gronewold is front right.Pony Rider and Buddy Rider at Chimney Rock. Photo credit: Andrew SmithPhoto by Richard Gwin Pony Rider at Scott’s Bluff.Report from the Trail by Mike Dombier Riders head into Lodgepole, NE Rider Mark Cape makes his way along highway 30 around 11pm Wednesday night outside of Dalton, NE. Rider in Southeast NebraskaRe-Riders near Tri-Trails Park south of Ogallala, NE
Colorado Photo Gallery
Colorado Pony Express StatueGetting ready for the 2016 Sedgwick County Fair ParadePony Express Colorado Division Re-Ride MochilaColorado Pony Express Sculpture
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
Utah Photo Gallery
Simpson Spring Pony Express Station. Photo by Dave Merrill.Simpson Spring Pony Express Station.Wild Mustangs near Simpson Springs Station in Utah. Photo by Lyle Ladner
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
California Photo Gallery
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Convention over the Years
The National Pony Express Association (NPEA) Annual Convention is a gathering that brings together trail riders, historians, and enthusiasts to preserve the legacy of the 1860–1861 mail delivery system. Rotating to a different trail state each year, the event features key business meetings, state division reports, and historical presentations. It serves as a vital planning hub for the association’s annual 1,966-mile Re-Ride event, ensuring that the history of the legendary frontier mail service remains alive and accurately remembered. The 2027 National Pony Express Association Convention will be held in Casper, Wyoming.
Convention
Re-Ride over the Years
The National Pony Express Annual Re-Ride is a 10-day, 24-hour-a-day endurance event that recreates the historic 1,966-mile mail delivery route between Sacramento, California, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Every June, hundreds of volunteer riders from the National Pony Express Association take turns carrying a traditional leather mochila stuffed with actual, commemorative mail. This massive logistical feat closely follows the original, rugged frontier trail, keeping America’s rich wild-west heritage alive through active historical reenactment.
Re-Ride Event
Re-Riders near Tri-Trails Park south of Ogallala, NENevada2017 Re-RidePhoto by Richard Gwin On Saturday, June 26th 2010 the 17th day of the Pony Expresss Re_ride the riders rode into St. Joe Mo.Rider and Youth rider carrying mail during 2018 Re-Ride on Hwy 92 in Torrington, Wy. Photo Credit: Tony GoulartWyoming Pony Express Re-RiderTim Heer, Wyoming Pony Express Re-RiderTrever Carpenter at Simpson Spring, Re-Ride 2016.Pony Express Re-Ride 2016, on time in Missouri.
