In March 1968, 6,400 sheep were found deadĪfter grazing in this section of south Skull Valley. In 1942 for chemical weapons testing during World War II. Now running across land that was affected by chemical weapons testing.ĭugway Proving Ground, 30 miles to the north, was built As my muscles go through their usualĬomplaining at the beginning of a run, I shudder and cringe to think that I am The landscape is dotted with sparse vegetation. Is a nice downhill stretch of a long, straight road that disappears into theĭespite the 25-degree temperature, and I question whether I have dressed too My first day running on the Pony Express Trail was bitter They were responsible for constructing many of the monuments recognizingīarracks, officer’s quarters, the mess hall, recreation hall, and swimming pool Remains of many foundations and walls for buildings, built during World War II.Ĭonservation Corp (CCC) Camp was established here for young men ages 17-20, who Premier location to visit along the trail in western Utah. I am impressed with the historic preservation efforts at Across the street is a fence protecting the crumbling ruins of a homeīuilt by Alvin Anderson in 1893 with stone from the original Pony Express

The middle holding up a roof made out of logs. It has two doors, one window, and a post in On the site, the rock station was recreated in recent years. Search of a route to Carson Valley, Nevada. Topographical engineer, who was sent out from Camp Floyd (Fairfield) in 1859 in Simpson Spring where I resume my running journey along the historic trail.

With some ingenuity, during the dark early morning hours, I useĪ sledgehammer to pound a piece of metal into shape to be used as a tool. That a critical piece of the car’s jack is missing. My son helps me shuttle a car to my ending point for the

On those days I passed by six Pony Expressĭay 3 (December 18, 2004): Simpson Spring to Onĭays one and two, I covered a total of 60 miles, from Saratoga Springs, throughĬedar Valley, through Rush Valley, and into Skull Valley. Of the trail starting near my home, ending at the Utah/Nevada state border. I was determined to run a 145-mile stretch These two passions together seemed possible by running the historic PonyĮxpress Trail that travels within three miles of my home in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

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