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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit their website for pictures of previous trips and for registration information

775-629-9232

http://www.highrocktrekkers.com/lassen-applegate/applegate.htm

PLEASE NOTE: The Friends of Black Rock are not coordinating this event. Contact the event organizers to make sure the event is actually happening before heading out here, and please let us know if our listing is incorrect. Thanks.