False Parting of the Ways

False Parting of the Ways | Wyoming

This Interpretive pullout is at one of the locations where the Emigrant Trail crosses State Highway 28. The site was thought to be the Parting of the Ways, but was later shown to be the intersection of the Point of Rocks to South Pass Stage Route and the Emigrant Trail. This is a fee-free site and is ADA accessible.

Photos

False Parting of the Ways False Parting of the Ways BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Parking Area Parking Area BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
False Parting of the Ways Pathway False Parting of the Ways Pathway BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
False Parting of the Ways Interpretive Panel False Parting of the Ways Interpretive Panel BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
False Parting of the Ways Interpretive Sign False Parting of the Ways Interpretive Sign BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
False Parting of the Ways Marker False Parting of the Ways Marker BLM photo by Allegra Gossett

 

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Contact Us

This site is managed by Rock Springs Field Office; visit their page for office hours and directions.

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Activities

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HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
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ACCESSIBLE FACILITY OR ACTIVITY
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HISTORIC SITES
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INFORMATION SITE
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SCENIC DRIVE

Addresses

Rock Springs Field Office
280 Highway 191 North
Rock Springs
Wyoming
82009

Geographic Coordinates

42.284464, -109.05896

Directions

From Farson travel east on US Highway 28 to Mile Marker 24. The site is on the north side of the highway.

Fees

No Fees