Ryan Lambert
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I have developed a fascination with Utah's west desert, or more specifically, the Pony Express Trail between Simpson Springs and Callao, UT. I am in the final stages of preparing for a week long backpacking trip following that section of the trail. This will be my first solo trip. My route will parallel the Simpson Springs - Callao road from Simpson Springs CG to Fish Springs and back. I'm planning on doing it sometime in late September or early October, and taking about 7-10 days. I will be caching water along the route, and am thinking about hiking significant portions at night (I enjoy night hiking), which I think will work well with the flat and open terrain that has few navigational challenges.
My main concern is hiking around the wild horses. I've seen that they are not too shy around vehicles, so I wonder how they would react to a solitary hiker? Would it be enough to make noise or wear a bear bell to avoid inadvertently sneaking up on them? Has anyone here done anything like this?
My main concern is hiking around the wild horses. I've seen that they are not too shy around vehicles, so I wonder how they would react to a solitary hiker? Would it be enough to make noise or wear a bear bell to avoid inadvertently sneaking up on them? Has anyone here done anything like this?