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Annual
Lassen - Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride
July 17 - 20, 2009

Prices are subject to change – Register now for these bargain prices.

In search of the Forty-Niners - This is 200 miles of a guided 4-wheel drive tour of the 1849 wagon route used by thousands of emigrants from Imlay, Nevada to Surprise Valley, California. Superb desert and mountain scenery with many historical points of interest, led by experienced guides. All quality meals and basic camping facilities are provided. Limited to 25 vehicles.

This is a 4WD trip for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. The route used will follow the same trail heavily used during the Gold Rush (1849-1852) with exception of a few areas where the original trail still remains in relatively pristine condition and needs to be preserved. The condition of the road ranges from maintained county roads to un-maintained 4WD trails.

The Emigrants wrote in their diaries such a good description of this trip that we can identify all of the key points of interest in the history of the route. It is not a difficult trip but there are places where 4WD will be required or where trail committee instructions must be followed.

Camping the first night will be on private property. The second night will be at Stevens Camp where basic facilities are located, such as toilets, spring water and possibly hot showers. You will need a tent, chairs and sleeping bags.

Our insurance company requires that everyone must sign a hold-harmless release statement and returned with the application.

The price is $250 for adults and $125 for children age 7 to 14. Children under 7 are free. The price includes all meals from breakfast Saturday through lunch on Monday. Bring your own snacks, refreshments and plenty of drinking water. A travel guide with a map will be provided for each vehicle so that you may keep track of your progress and learn what the emigrants wrote down about their harrowing experiences.

On Friday evening, the High Rock Trekkers will host a wine and cheese introductory get together at Sturgeons Casino in Lovelock, Nevada. You will receive a packet with more information once you register.

 For pictures of previous trips, visit our website at www.highrocktrekkers.com/Pictures.html

Click here to down load the Registration Form in a PDF Format (you will need adobe acrobat reader) 

High Rock Trekkers meet annually in Nevada's Black Rock Desert and Host the Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail 4 wheel drive trip in July to benefit CA4WDC Conservation and Education Foundation.