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76th Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train Rides Again from Round Hill to Placerville

Don’t Miss This Once-a-Year Historic Journey Through the Sierra — June 1–7, 2025

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
April 16, 2025
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76th Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train: A Journey Through History

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By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (April 17, 2025)

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (April 17, 2025) — The Highway 50 Association is set to host the 76th Annual Wagon Train from May 31 through June 7, 2025. This historic reenactment commemorates the westward migration of pioneers during the Gold Rush era, tracing a route from Round Hill, Nevada, to Placerville, California.​

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The event kicks off with a Western Days celebration on Saturday, May 31, inviting the community to engage with living history before the wagon train embarks on its weeklong journey. Carol Spreckelsen Foster, a longtime participant, encourages public involvement, stating, “It’s a wonderful experience… Highlight of my life on many levels” .​

Participants are required to don period-appropriate attire from the 1840s to 1870s, and all wagons must be authentic replicas without modern modifications. Registration fees vary, with full-trip rates at $110 for horseback riders and $240 for wagon passengers who are association members. Daily participation is also available .​

The wagon train serves as both an educational and cultural event, offering a tangible connection to the region’s pioneering history. Evening campfires and storytelling sessions provide additional opportunities for community engagement and historical reflection.​

For more information or to register, visit the Highway 50 Association’s official website at www.hwy50wagontrain.com.​

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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