191 28 2 372 2 A E UT N TR O Farson Far son n S R MO ES MOR R P EX GON-Y E N 2 8 28 PO A-OR NI OR F I L CA TRAIL ILS e n t a l SOUTH PASS STAGE ROUTE ORTHERN CHEROKEE N 372 37 Superior uperi i o r 371 CHEROKEE NORTHERN TRAIL 80 Rock Ro R o c ck k Si Spri S Spring p ng s prin pri 430 0 530 c c o 80 o n t n i t i v l t i a n d al e n i n t e n OVERLAND TRAIL 191 ALTERNATE TRAIL FOR EMIGRANTS CHEROKEE S OUTHERN TR AIL Pilot Butte Overlook In the middle of the 19th century, Pilot Butte marked a convergence of Indian-migrant relations and the Transcontinental Telegraph. As you read the interpretive signs along the ruts of the trails including the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Pony Express Route and the California National Historic Trail, it’s hard not to imagine caravans of wagons passing by. HOW TO ACCESS IT: About 12 miles west of Farson on HWY-28. Old Emigrant Trail During the mid-1800s, migrants from the eastern United States made a long journey westward seeking better lives, freedom from religion and even the prosperity of gold. The Old Emigrant Trail is an overlap of the Oregon Trail, California Trail and Mormon Trail. The trail passes through Sweetwater County and still carries the marks of the migrants who chased new opportunities in the West. HOW TO ACCESS IT: Take the Overland Trail to Fort Laclede and turn southwest until it meets up with the Cherokee Trail on the Little Bitter Creek. Follow the trail to Lone Tree Station and on to Fort Bridger, then go northwest through the Bridger Antelope Trap. TIPS FOR ADVENTURING RESPONSIBLY Learn Local History HISTORY // 21 Take the time to learn about the places you visit – this can give you a better understanding and appreciation of the area along with helping you to create relationships with locals. Rock Springs and Green River have a rich history filled with prehistoric dinosaurs, outlaws, railroading, coal mining and more.
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