you walk
It is the shortest route
Disease, hot climate
They could travel by land or sea across Panama or around Cape Horn
the three major routes were around south america,through the panama canal, and overland.
Gold seekers crossed the Isthmus of Panama primarily through a challenging overland trek, often via the Panama Trail, which connected the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Many traveled on foot or on horseback, facing harsh terrain, tropical diseases, and the threat of bandits. Some opted for a quicker but more expensive route, using boats to navigate the Chagres River. This journey was part of the larger Gold Rush era, particularly during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century.
The Californian gold rush!
the klondike gold rush is the main name and they found gold 1896 but the actual rush began 1897
The first port of call was the city of Panama, located on the Pacific coast of Central America. This was a crucial stop for gold prospectors during the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, as they crossed the isthmus of Panama before continuing to San Francisco.
California gold rush
cariboo gold rush in b.c.,canada - 1857 but the actual gold rush didn't start until 1861
yes
By the gold rush!