Horseback Riding on the California Trail

Ride your horse along the route of the overland travelers, as you take a ride back in time. Experience the landscapes, ponder the changes, and take a ride back in time along segments of the Trail.

Trail conditions, access, and length will vary by location. Please check with the individual location for more information.

Horse Access

Extensive trail segments

• Oregon Trail Road: Mills, WY to WYO-220 just north of Independence Rock, 41.5 miles
• South Pass Segment: Independence Rock to Parting of the Ways, 125 miles Lander Road: Burnt Ranch, WY to Fort Hall, ID, approx. 250 miles
• Parting of the Ways: end of the South Pass segment Bear River Divide Segment: US 189 to WY 89, 31 miles
• Fort Bridger to Muddy Creek: approx. 14 miles
• Skull Valley UT Segment: Timpi Spring to Aragonite Exit on I-80, approx. 45 miles
• California Trail Backcountry Byway: Goose Creek to Hwy 93, in northeast NV, approx. 50 miles

For more location information: Places to Go on the California Trail

Details

Activity

Horseback Riding

Pets Allowed

Yes

Due to the varied nature of these opportunities, please check with individual locations about whether pets are allowed.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information for individual sites.

Reservations

No