The Pony Express National Backcountry Byway is a 133-mile gravel road across Utah's West Desert, retracing the historic 1860–1861 mail route between Missouri and California.

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Overland routes

169 routes

Long-haul graded dirt and 4WD touring lines that connect campsites, water, and gas across whole regions.

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Off-road trails

37 trails

Technical 4×4 trails. Rock crawling, shelf roads, washes that demand skill and the right rig.

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OHV areas

25 areas

Designated open-recreation zones managed for OHV use. Dunes, desert, woodland.

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Jun 11–13

The Weekly Dispatch

Every Wednesday.

The week's gear adds, trail reports, industry news, and what's coming up on the calendar.

Latest dispatches

Pelican Launches the Crate, a Modular Cargo Line With Co-Launching 45L and 90L Sizes

Thule Widesky Launches at $3,999 With a Hardshell Cabin

5 Plants That Will Wreck You in the Backcountry

Where to go

Pony Express National Backcountry Byway

Overland routes

Off-road trails

OHV areas

Recent gear deals

On the calendar

Vernal Rock Rally

Big Bear Jeep Jamboree

Backcountry Off-Road Expo — Colorado

Northwest Overland Rally

Every Wednesday.