Last updated: February 12, 2024
Thing to Do
Become a California Trail Junior Ranger
NPS Photo
How to Become a Trail Junior Ranger
The California National Historic Trail has it's own Junior Ranger Program!
1. Download the Junior Ranger Program.
2. Complete the activities.
Use the official map and guide text and California National Historic Trail.
You can complete it virtually or after visiting a California Trail site.
3. Email us (at ntir_Junior_Ranger@nps.gov) a photo of your completed worksheet.
Be sure to include your full name, address, and telephone number in the email, in addition to the worksheet photo. We'll check your answers and send you an exclusive Junior Ranger badge!
Or you can mail your worksheet to:
(expect a few weeks for response time)
National Trails
National Park Service
50 W. Broadway, Suite 950
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Details
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger activity can be completed virtually at home, or after visiting a site along the California Trail. Worksheets can be submitted electronically or by mail.
Junior ranger worksheets activites are completed using the California Trail National Historic Trail official brochure. This brochure is also available at various sites along the California Trail.
Age(s)
Any age is welcome to beome a California Trail junior ranger!
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pet policies vary by location. Please check with individual sites before visiting.
Activity Fee
No
There is no fee for the junior ranger program.
Entrance fees will vary by location. Please check with the individual site for more information.
Location
Virtually or at a California Trail site
Junior Ranger activity can be completed virtually at home, or after visiting a site along the California Trail. Worksheets can be submitted electronically or by mail:
- Email us (at ntir_Junior_Ranger@nps.gov) a photo of your completed worksheet. Be sure to include your full name and address in the email, as well as the worksheet. We'll check your answers and send you an exclusive Junior Ranger badge!
- Or you can mail your worksheet to: (expect a few weeks for response time)
National Trails
National Park Service
50 W. Broadway, Suite 950
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Accessibility Information will vary by site. Please check with the individual site before visiting.
Trail Information
Other National Historic Trails
-
National Historic Trails Junior RangersBecome a junior ranger for another national historic trail.
-
National Trails Office Regions 6|7|8Learn more about national historic trails.