A river running through Carlin Canyon along the California National Historic Trail in Nevada

California National Historic Trail

New Mexico

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Running over a total of 1,000 miles scattered across 10 states, the California National Historic Trail traces one of the greatest mass migrations in American history in the mid-1800s as over 250,000 emigrants traveled westwards towards the promises of golden fields and rich farmlands of California.


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Things to Do

  • Hiking

  • Historical

  • Tours

  • Arts & Culture

  • Biking

  • Camping

  • Horseback Riding

  • Scenic Drive

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