South Pass City Historical Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This trip focuses on the emigration and mining history found in the unique South Pass area: the zenith for westbound emigrants on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express National Historic Trails. The region was a nexus for indigenous peoples, fur trappers, early government explorers, and early homesteaders. Five cycles of boom-and-bust gold, mineral, and ore mining have dotted the landscape with unique historical treasures.
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
You’ll meet your guide at the overlook about Red Canyon, and will have the opportunity to explore two historic boom towns in Atlantic City and South Pass City, in addition to some off-the-beaten-track gems like beaver ponds recolonizing washes where gold miners once panned or some of the most scenic stretches of the Continental Divide Trail.
South Pass proper is a National Historic Landmark, where you can tread the paths labored over by peoples of an earlier time. This trip can be tailored to fit in a longer hike or two, or multiple stops at several points of historic and ecological interest.
See the original passage taken by westbound emigrants on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express National Historic Trails. Enjoy expansive views while learning about the history of this harrowing journey. Also, learn about the local flora and fauna in the majestic region.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us by the Red Canyon Overlook sign at the start time of your tour
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Pushroot Guides
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- the drive to South Pass City, Atlantic City, and entrance to Continental Divide constitutes the other 2 hours of tour time, which will include discussion of relevant history as we travel between the primary attractions
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 139 day trips we list in USA, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
