California
Welcome to California!
California is where the National Pony Express Association began in 1978. It was the Western Terminus of the historic Pony Express Route. It has both the Overland and Water Route of the Pony Express Trail beginning in San Francisco. The California Division participates in the Annual Re-Ride in June, has monthly General Meetings, and is active in trail work, preservation and interpretation, community groups and school visits, parades, and trail rides.
[SouthLakeTahoeNow] Celebrate history – mail a letter on the annual Pony Express Re-ride
Celebrate a timeless American legacy and join the America 250 Anniversary riders. History buffs and fans of American frontier heritage are, Continue Reading
[Georgetown Gazette] Local rides Pony Express Re-ride
The National Pony Express Association recently conducted its an annual re-ride duplicating the original Pony Express trail and Divide resident, Continue Reading
[Folsom Times] PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE SPURS APPLAUSE IN HISTORIC FOLSOM
The echoes of the Old West came alive in Historic Folsom Wednesday evening as the thunder of hooves and the, Continue Reading
[South Tahoe Now] Pony Express National Re-Ride brings historic journey to Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Pony Express only lasted 18 months, from 1860-1861, but its history continues to be, Continue Reading
[Folsom Times] NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE TO STOP IN HISTORIC FOLSOM
The rhythmic thunder of hooves, the flash of leather tack, and the unmistakable spirit of the Old West will return, Continue Reading
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**For 2026 NATIONAL Re-Ride Schedule – Click Here**
**Printable 2026 Re-Ride CA Schedule (coming)**
(California Allotted Time: 23 Hours)
Schedule best viewed on mobile device in Landscape position.
*All times in PDT*
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Stateline, CA (NV/CA line) 5:30 PM |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Sportsman’s Hall 5:07 AM |
| Hangtown Chamber of Commerce 6:56 AM |
| El Dorado Y 8:08 AM |
| Folsom Museum 11:30 AM |
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Old Sacramento Pony Express Statue, J & 2nd. Street: Events start Rider Arrives 4:30 PM |
- President - Rich Tatman
- Vice President - Gordon Crowder
- Secretary - Liz Juba
- Treasurer - Marcia Stump
- Member at Large - Sharon Speir
- Member at Large - Steve Pool
- Member at Large - Jeff Hallsten
