Pony Express
0.1 mi
Distance
59 ft
Elev. Gain
5m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pony Express is a loop trail in El Dorado County, California. It is 0.1 miles long and gains 59 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Pollock Pines, California, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pollock Pines, CA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Silver Creek Group Campground
3 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable
Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground
3.6 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Good Coverage
Ice House Campground
4.3 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Check official pricing169 sitesReservable TentRV PopularBooks out · 100% Good Coverage

Union Reservoir
5.2 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Reservable
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