Stabilized 1860 Pony Express / Overland Stage station ruins on the approach to Sand Mountain Recreation Area. Buried by dunes and rediscovered in 1976, the multi-phase stone station is a Pony Express National Historic Trail Vanishing Treasure and one of the best-preserved relay stations in Nevada, with a short interpretive walk from a signed dirt parking spur off the Sand Mountain entrance road.
Field facts
| Region | Churchill County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.2911, -118.4181 |
| Era | 1860–1861 (Pony Express) |
| Trail | Pony Express NHT |
| Access | Dirt spur off Sand Mountain Rd |
| Managed | BLM Carson City District |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- TrailheadPony Express Station, Desert Study Area0.2 km away
- CampgroundSand Mountain Recreation Area1.1 km away
- Point of interestSand Mountain Recreation Area1.1 km away
- RestroomSand Mountain Recreation Area1.2 km away
- RestroomSand Mountain Recreation Area1.5 km away
- Point of interestSand Mountain Recreation Area1.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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