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Corridor
of the Emigrant Trails
Four National Historic Trails (NHTs), the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer,
California, and Pony Express, share the same corridor through central
Wyoming known as the South Pass region. This portion of the trail
corridor has special significance because it contains many miles
of well-preserved trail and numerous nationally-recognized
sites. In addition, the landscape surrounding this segment looks
virtually
the same as it did 150 years ago when the first emigrants passed
through the area.
Castle Gardens
The Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site is located in central Wyoming
approximately 45 miles east of Riverton. The name of the area comes
from the outcropping of sandstone which the wind has eroded into
fanciful shapes resembling the turrets and towers of castle.
Miner's Delight
Miner's Delight is a silent witness to
the heyday of W yoming's gold mining era. One of the state's earliest
communities--gold
was discovered there in 1868--the BLM-managed ghost town yields
important cues about the early history of Wyoming and the gold
mining culture.
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South
Pass Area
The South Pass area is of national historical significance for
several reasons. The South Pass of the Continental Divide made
possible the westward migration which began in 1843. South Pass
is the gently sloping hump of the emigrant trails, rising to an
elevation of only 7,526 feet. This feature provided the 19th century
emigrants with a relatively "easy" crossing of the Continental
Divide. Four National Historic Trails pass through the South Pass
area--the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express.
Red Canyon
Stop at the Red Canyon Overlook 24 miles south of Lander on Highway
28 to enjoy one of the most scenic vistas in Wyoming. The canyon
was formed some 60 million years ago during the uplift of the Wind
River range to the west. As the sedimentary rocks tilted, the more
easily erodible rocks were removed by the action of water, creating
the canyon as it is seen today.
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