A nonprofit of 4-wheelers from several states
Keeping the emigrant trails open, honest, and wild.
The High Rock Trekkers promote family 4-wheeling while protecting the natural resources of the Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon — and preserving the historic trails the emigrants of 1849 carved west.
- 1985
- Founded
- 1994
- First trail ride
Hosted annually since 1994
The Lassen–Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride
In search of the Forty-Niners: a guided 4-wheel drive tour of the 1849 wagon route from Mill City, Nevada to Surprise Valley, California. Superb desert and mountain scenery with many historical points of interest, led by experienced guides. All quality meals and basic camping facilities are provided.
- June 11–13
- 2027 dates
- $350 / $175
- Adult / child 7–14
- 25 rigs
- High-clearance 4WD
Children under 7 ride free. Bring your own tent, chairs, sleeping bags, snacks and plenty of drinking water. Prices subject to change.
About the club
Family 4-wheeling, from several states, one desert.
The High Rock Trekkers (HRT) is a non-profit organization comprised of 4-wheelers from several states. Our goal is to promote family 4-wheeling and to protect the country’s natural resources and the preservation of early emigrant trails.
Over the past 40 years, HRT have contributed thousands of hours performing conservation projects in the Black Rock Desert and the High Rock Canyon. We host an annual tour of the historic Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail.
More about the TrekkersGet involved
The club meets through the year and runs conservation weekends alongside the trail ride. New members are welcome.
Get the trail dispatch.
Ride dates, conservation weekends, and club news.
Questions about the trail ride, the route or the club go to Scott Casagrande — get in touch.