Pioneer Express Trail
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 43.510 W 121° 10.320
10S E 658906 N 4287865
A historical marker along Folsom Lake marking the trail to many of the gold rush mining camps.
Waymark Code: WMFT3Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 4

Between 1849 and 1854, Pioneer Express riders rode this gold rush trail to the many populous mining camps on the American River bars now covered by Folsom Lake-Beals, Condemned, Dotons, Long, Horseshoe, Rattlesnake, and Oregon-on the route to Auburn and beyond.
Marker Number: 585.00

Marker Name: PIONEER EXPRESS TRAIL

County: Placer

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 05/22/1957

Location:
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Beals Point unit, 0.3 mi N on levee, plaque on riding trail, Folsom


Website: Not listed

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