California-Nevada Chapter
Oregon-California Trails Association

Hike at Slippery Ford
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Johnson's Cutoff Tour
September 14 & 15, 2011


Slippery Ford Hike

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On September 14th and 15th OCTA members met for an outing on the Johnson's Cutoff.

Sites on the Johnson Cutoff, Swan Henry Toll Road, and Lincoln Highway were seen.
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Slippery Ford
Slippery Ford on Pyramid Creek The Johnson's Cutoff crossed Pyramid Creek here.

Larry Fritz, John Winner, Dick Young, Larry Schmidt, and Lloyd Johnson discuss the trail.
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Twin Bridge Footing
Original site of Twin Bridges.

Site of Slippery Ford House
Slippery Ford House
Near Slippery Ford
Along the Swan Toll Road and later the Lincoln Highway.
After a pre-dinner get together at Dick and Joan Young's cabin everyone enjoyed dinner at Strawberry Lodge.

Slippery Ford Hike Slideshow

Johnson's Cutoff Tour

  • Georgetown Junction
  • Ascent to the Ridge (Wright's Road)
  • Silver Creek Ranch Site
  • Junction of Johnson's Cutoff and Georgetown Pack Trail
  • Atherton Flat
  • Peavine Ridge
  • Peavine Hill
  • Granite Springs
Peavine Hill
Peavine Hill
Union Hill
Union Hill
  • The "Backbone"
  • Brockliss Grade
  • Brockliss Bridge
  • Fresh Pond
  • Union Hill (Junction with the Carson Route)

   

slippery ford house
Manassa from Slippery Ford House, looking toward Strawberry Valley
[published 1866] Lawrence & Houseworth LOT 3544-3, no. 629

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