California Gold Rush Journey By caroline_burdick Feb 28, 1849 Start to plan westward movement Mar 27, 1849 Create check-list of needed supplies May 4, 1849 Pack the wagons May 10, 1849 Check the supplies list May 21, 1849 Start the westward journey Aug 31, 1849 Face hardships along the journey Nov 30, 1849 Arrive in California Dec 1, 1849 Set-up camp Dec 8, 1849 Women: housework. Men: mining. Jan 1, 1850 HOPE to strike gold and become rich