{"id":12114,"date":"2026-03-28T13:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=12114"},"modified":"2026-03-28T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:12:30","slug":"highway-50-wagon-train-returns-for-77th-anniversary-trek-from-nevada-to-placerville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/government\/highway-50-wagon-train-returns-for-77th-anniversary-trek-from-nevada-to-placerville\/","title":{"rendered":"Highway 50 Wagon Train Returns for 77th Anniversary Trek from Nevada to Placerville"},"content":{"rendered":"

PLACERVILLE, Calif. \u2014 The 77th Anniversary Highway 50 Wagon Train is set to roll once again through El Dorado County from May 30 through June 6, 2026, retracing a historic route that has connected communities across California and Nevada for generations.<\/p>\n

Organized by the Highway 50 Association<\/span><\/span>, the annual trek begins in Round Hill, Nevada, before crossing into California and concluding with a public parade along Main Street in Placerville<\/span><\/span> \u2014 a fitting finale in a town steeped in Gold Rush lore.<\/p>\n

HIGHWAY 50 ASSOCIATION Tr ANNIVERSARY WAGON TRAIN May 30, 2026, through June 6, 2026 ITINERARY<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30: Rendezvous at Round Hill Village, NV. Registration, dinner, and information sharing begin at 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 31: Round Hill Village, NV to Celio Ranch, Meyers, CA. This is the first official day of travel.<\/p>\n

Monday, June 1: Celio Ranch, Meyers to Kyburz, CA. The train travels through the Echo Summit corridor, often called the “Roaring Road”.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 2: Kyburz to Pollock Pines, CA.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 3: Layover Day in Pollock Pines. A rest day for horses and participants, typically held at the Pollock Pines\/Camino Community Center.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 4: Pollock Pines to Smith Flat, CA.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 5: Smith Flat to Camino\/Placerville area. The train often stays at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds or Smith Flat before the final day.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 6: Final Parade into Placerville, CA. The train travels via the Pony Express Trail and Main Street, ending in downtown Placerville with a public celebration.<\/p>\n

Questions? Call Steve Downer 209-481 4997<\/p>\n

The wagon train, first established in 1949 to commemorate the centennial of the Gold Rush, remains the only bi-state historic reenactment of its kind in both California<\/span><\/span> and Nevada<\/span><\/span>. Over eight days, participants travel at a steady pace of roughly three miles per hour, echoing the rhythm of 19th-century emigrants who once traversed the same corridor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event preserves a living piece of our region\u2019s heritage,\u201d organizers note in event materials. \u201cIt\u2019s not just a ride \u2014 it\u2019s a moving classroom of history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Route Through El Dorado County<\/h4>\n

After a May 30 rendezvous and registration at Round Hill Village, the wagon train officially departs May 31, heading toward Meyers and continuing through the Echo Summit corridor \u2014 often referred to as the \u201cRoaring Road.\u201d From there, the route carries participants through Kyburz<\/span><\/span>, Pollock Pines<\/span><\/span>, and Camino<\/span><\/span> before reaching Placerville.<\/p>\n

Registration for the 2026 Wagon Train is officially open as of late March 2026. Participants can choose between full-trip or daily rates for riding horses or traveling as wagon passengers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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2026 Registration Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Fees vary based on whether you are a member of the\u00a0Highway 50 Association<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and how long you participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Participation Type\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMember Fee<\/th>\nNon-Member Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Horse Rider<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Trip<\/td>\n$130<\/td>\n$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horse Rider<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n$40<\/td>\n$40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wagon Passenger<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Trip<\/td>\n$275<\/td>\n$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wagon Passenger<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n$80<\/td>\n$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children (12 & under)<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Trip<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children (12 & under)<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n