california gold rush itinerary By sapphire.x.men Mar 14, 1846 pick up wagon Mar 16, 1846 packing for trip Mar 24, 1846 pick up supplies Mar 25, 1846 start trip leave from independence, mo Mar 28, 1846 start walking helps animals stay alive and keep off extra weight Mar 30, 1846 arrive at FT Leavenworth Period: Mar 31, 1846 to Apr 23, 1846 walk to Fort Kearny Apr 5, 1846 hunt for food Apr 11, 1846 Take break from walking Apr 24, 1846 arrive at Fort Kearny Apr 25, 1846 buy more supplies Period: Apr 26, 1846 to May 21, 1846 Walk to fort laramie Apr 30, 1846 hunt for food May 8, 1846 take break May 22, 1846 arrive at Fort Laramie May 23, 1846 buy more supplies Period: May 23, 1846 to May 25, 1846 take a couple days off May 24, 1846 look and hunt for food Period: May 24, 1846 to Jul 11, 1846 walk to fort bridger May 25, 1846 continue trip Jun 17, 1846 cross rocky mountains Jul 12, 1846 arrive at fort bridger