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The Gold Rush, particularly the California Gold Rush of 1849, primarily took several key routes. Many prospectors traveled overland via the California Trail, which included the Sierra Nevada mountain passes, while others opted for maritime routes, sailing around Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America or taking the shortcut through the Isthmus of Panama. These routes were often grueling and dangerous, reflecting the immense challenges faced by those seeking fortune in the goldfields.

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