California Trail

The California Trail followed the Oregon Trailmost of the way through Idaho before turning southwest at the Snake River toward California, passing through City of Rocks.

First traveled on foot in 1840, wagons began using it in 1844. Thousands of gold miners rushing to California used the trail in the late 1840's. Some of their tracks are still visible.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 "Fools" a Neil Simon Play Boise January 15 Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5

Other upcoming events include: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 First Thursday Boise February 4 thru December 2 Tree Lighting & Caroling Party Ketchum December 2