The pioneers followed Black's Fork, crossing more than a dozen small streams until they reached Fort Bridger on July 7, 1847.

Erastus Snow:

"IT IS ABOUT THE FIRST PLEASANT LOOKING SPOT I HAVE SEEN WEST OF THE PASS."

Not much of a 'fort' really. Mainly just a couple of adjoining log houses with dirt roofs, about like these modern replicas.

Wilford Woodruff:

"THE FORT WAS MERELY A SMALL TRADING POST."

Still, for the pioneers, a welcome site. A place to repair wagons, trade for goods and get ready for the last leg of their journey. Their destination, the Great Salt Lake Valley was now just 100-miles away and they were anxious to move on.