OVERLAND EMIGRANT TRAIL

Historical Landmark

Description:
Over a hundred years ago, this trail resounded to creaking wheels of pioneer wagons and the cries of hardy travelers on their way to the gold fields. It is estimated that over thirty thousand people used this trail in 1849. Here the old trail approaches the present highway.

Registration Date: 9/16/1964

Location:
City: Grass Valley
County: Nevada

Directions:
SE side of Wolf Creek Bridge, State Hwy 49 (P.M. 3.61), 10 mi S of Grass Valley

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