In a western state we find a old trail being reclaimed by the land. The sand is slowly being covered. The surface of the trail is giving way to sage brush and brittle brush. Rugged hills surrounded by flat lands, an obstacle made effortless by the trail. No, this trail doesn't have the mystique of the Oregon, the trail leading to Donner's Pass, or the Santa Fe trail. In fact it's not even mentioned in the history books. The memory of this trail can be found, in legends and stories. Pioneers, bandits, travelers all. Wanting to get from here to there. Fast or slow, this was the way to go. Each traveler, that ran this trail, had their own story, their own reasons. A new land, trying to evade a posse, or going to see your best girl. Stories, legends and myths. Did the 49er's use this trail, Butch Cassidy, or the 7th Calvary? Maybe Lewis and Clark came through here, or Sioux warriors looking for buffalo? Many have crossed this trail. Could Geronimo, Jesse James, Frank "shorty" Harris, Bill Tillman, passed by on this trail, maybe none of them. There are the Legends: Some say three 49er's are buried here, their dreams of gold gone, others say that there was a ambush here in 1867 and a family of 6 were killed. A stage coach robbery in 1873, the loot is buried near by. There are Stories It is also told by some that a man, whose name was never known, got his 1912 Model T stuck out here. His body was found 6 miles from the car. They buried him there and sold his car. There are Myths Coronado came here in 1637 seeking the 7 cities of gold. Finding the gold, it is said he buried much of it on the south side of this trail. But Coronado died in 1554, so he could not have been here in 1637. The entrance to a mysterious canyon filled with gold can be seen from the west side of this trail from June 12th to the 15th at precisely 5:32 PM. Stories about the trail are always easy to find, just ask any old timer. They like to "jaw" a bit, "My Grand-Pappy told me that back in..........." Are they truth, legend or myth? As new roads pushed through with faster and easier routes, the trail was seldom used. The highway now runs around these hills, Rabbits and snakes are the only ones who use this trail anymore. Who knows what happened on this trail, who used it, or why. Those that know are long gone. Events past, not even a foot note in history. Long forgotten except in legends, stories and Myths.