First Encampment Hike

July 17th

First Encampment Hike

Commemorative Trek to First Pioneer Campsite in the Salt Lake Valley

7:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010
Donner Park (2770 East and 990 South)
Salt Lake City, Utah

2010 will be our fifth year with the Commemorative Trek to First Pioneer Campsite in the Salt Lake Valley.

During this family-oriented event, you can walk in the footsteps of the 1847 pioneers in a festive and commemorative hike that follows Emigration Creek through beautiful Salt Lake City neighborhoods. Points of interest will be pointed out along the way and protective weaponry used and foods prepared during the era will be demonstrated.

The hike begins at 7 a.m. at Donner Park (2770 East and 990 South, east of Hogle Zoo) and ends at First Encampment Park (1700 South and 500 East), near the site where the pioneers camped in the Salt Lake Valley on July 22, 1847. The hike is five miles long. Please arrange your transportation accordingly.

Families are encouraged to participate, but no unaccompanied children can be accommodated. Wagons and strollers for children are welcome. No bicycles, skateboards or scooters are allowed, except as reasonably necessary to facilitate disability access. To add to the festivities, participants are welcome to bring an American flag, wear a name tag or dress up to honor a pioneer. Bring your own water.

Commemorative badges will be issued to all participants at the conclusion of the hike.

There is no fee, but please register for the hike (see below).

Pioneer Home Tours
The Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse at 1604 South 500 East in Salt Lake City will be open for tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on July 17, 2010 and on July 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Farmhouse has recently undergone restoration efforts and this is an unusual opportunity to view the interior with your family.

To register for the First Encampment Hike or for more information contact:

Kathi Izatt, 801.257.7959, kizatt@daysof47.com

*This event is not sponsored by The Days of ‘47, Inc.