THE WAGON TRAIN
“The Fearful Crossing” wagon train and trail ride aims to re-enact (without the
death and starvation part!) the Westward Migration Experience through the
most brutal and deadly stretch of the Old Pioneer Trail, the infamous "Forty
Mile Desert" between modern-day
Lovelock and Fallon, Nevada.
We pick up The Old California Trail just outside Lovelock, Nevada, where the Humboldt River begins to sink into the desert. We then travel over "The Forty Mile
Desert" between the Humboldt Sink & the Carson Sink - a desolate and
unforgiving area with absolutely no potable water (but some tantalizing but
deadly alkali and arsenic-laden pools).
The total trip is approximately 70 miles, which we travel over 3 1/2 days.
Unlike the pioneers, we will have plenty of water and food, both for us and
our stock.
Although camp is "primitive" we do have showers, which are SO refreshing
after a dusty day on the trail, as well as clean outhouses.
Many friendships are formed along the trail and in camp - generally we aim
to have just a great time for all participants.
What kind of wagon can you bring? What do you have?
IF your rig has historical value, that's ideal. However, we realize that
you may have some other type of rig, and that's fine, too. Wagons and
carts with modern wheels and suspension are welcome, and we know the
pioneers would have used them is they could have!
