The High Rock Trekkers (HRT) is a nonprofit organization comprised of 4-wheelers from several states. Their goal is to promote family 4-wheeling and to protect the country’s natural resources and the preservation of early emigrant trails.
Over the past 20+ years, HRT have contributed hundreds of hours performing conservation projects in the Black Rock Desert and the High Rock Canyon, such as:
- Installing gates for seasonal closures of sensitive areas to protect the bald eagle and big horn sheep during breeding and birthing seasons
- Installing culverts to protect roads at water crossings
- Building fences around hot springs
- Designed, Constructed and installed register boxes
- Designed and printed brochures for register boxes
- Performed maintenance and restoration on the cabins at Stevens Camp and Conlin Camp
- Cleaned illegal garbage dumpsites from various locations
- Installed barriers to protect meadows from vehicular traffic
HRT hosts an annual tour of the Historic Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail. Here’s what some of the participants have said when asked what they enjoyed about this trip:
- “The outdoors, the comradeship among the guides. Their knowledge of the land was great. We really enjoyed ourselves and will consider doing it again next year.” Monte Baker 2007
- “The stay at Double Hot Springs – beautiful country. Loved the narrations. Love the staff! Good setup & food quality. ”Deana & Jim Hansen 2007
- “The beautiful country and chance to see where a significant event(s) in our history took place. This trip truly makes a person appreciate what the Pioneers faced…” Smokey Reed 2007
- “History in grade (school) was never this interesting.” Ann Dinwiddie 2007
- “This was a great trip. Historical information was great. The organization of the High Rock Trekkers is incredible, and the people were so friendly. Meal crew was great!” Keith and JoAnn Anderson 2006
- “As a newbie and not knowing what to expect, had a great time, learned a lot, made some new friends.” Scott and John Walberg 2006
- “Great Historical Trip. Warner could make this a college class; his knowledge is great.” Donald Bourquin 2006







