Madonna of the Trail in Claremont

I have driven past Madonna many times over the years. I find her so moving. I would often stop to gaze at her and imagine her trek across the country. Now that I longer drive, I miss her. I plan to ask my caregiver to take me to visit her once again soon.

Very attractive statue...!!!

Eleven more statues, all alike, lie eastward in each state through which the old National Road passes — this is its western terminus, the final acknowledgment of many crossings, of endeavors recorded and forgotten, of peoples colliding or converging in desperate or hopeful enterprise. Worth a moment’s reflection.Parking on either side of the divided street; be wary of the indifferent traffic.

Im an activist so Im taking pictures of western settlers for protecting anti western European settlers.

Run this all the time. Great trail.

Love it

Beautiful scenery

A good urban day hike. Slight upslope northbound to get your cardio in and a relaxing downslope on the return. Interesting architecture of decades past on full display along the way.

Nice easy climb up to 24th street.... 6 miles round trip...

I remember my mom bringing us here when we were small. #PioneerLife!!! Must have been a hard one. She looks just a smidge like a man in drag, plus bonnet. Still, have always loved and admired her. Thank you #DAR #DaughtersoftheAmericanRevolution ✊🥾

Good walk

Had a good time walking

Very nice spot. Worth a visit.

Love this trail. The scenery is beautiful. I just wish people would pick up after their pets. I hate having to watch where I step.

Historic Landmark #1028 on the National Register of Historic Places. Theres a sign for it off the I-10 freeway. Its close to Route 66 (which is full of all kinds of roadside attractions). This spot actually has 3 different historical places - the historic statue, the historic Bridal Path, and the street itself (Euclid, first street). Los of great info online.

If youre looking for a more intermediate trail to jog up or down on other than the Pacific Electric, then this trail is the one youd want.With great views and less traffic the closer to the mountains you get, this trail is perfect for a stroll or competitive race. Though I wouldnt drink water from the fountains, just a heads up, theyre old is all.Park in the Vons/Chase parking lot and get exercising.

Nothing too spectacular. Statue in the median of an intersection. Theres a sidewalk in a little bit of space to stop and take pictures or look at the thing.

Great trail

Love walking from foothill to fire house 6mi in all

Great little trail for all levels of endurance. Lots of shade as well.

Great place to walk and stretch. You can park in the lot where Vons is and walk all the way from 12th st/FootHill Blvd and go up to 23rd st.Round trip gets you 10000 steps.....Daily step recommended from American Heart Association :)

This was a very cool geocache..thanks for the fun. We rented electric bikes from pedego bikes on mountain to do these local geocaches

Good for pictures

Great trail

Great place for a long walk

This is for the people who love to run , walk ride bike are just love the outdoors seen people take pictures for weddings ect its just beautiful and the mountains is the best view

Most beautiful Street in SoCal!

Nice place to go on a run

Nice trail to walk or jog

This is a nice area for a relaxing lunch on the lap.Alot of history. People working out and jogging. Like most of SoCal its getting way too crowded. Quite a bit of traffic too.

Great statue and nice placement. Ive been to all 12 of them across the US and some of them are in the middle of parking lots or other forgotten places. Nice to see this one placed in a spot a honor. Interesting history behind them and a great reminder to us of the struggle that was made when our ancestors moved west.

Good

Great spot to begin a good walk up Euclid to San Antonio Heights.

Love walking this trail.. very peaceful nice people.

Nice trail

Beautiful park strip and great monument reminding us of the hard work our ancestors endured so that we may drive cars and drink coffee

A historic place to go and drive by or visit while you are in Upland passing through on Euclid Ave. and Foothill Blvd.

I dont dislike it. It marks the beginning of a great and popular walking trail. The statue itself, is interesting historically, but not necessarily accurate.

Good place to workout in the serene lovely area of Upland. You can take your pets there, too.

National DAR Commission chairperson Arlene B. Nichols Moss was inspired by Portland, Oregon’s 1905 Sacajawea monument to commission twelve identical Madonna of the Trail statues to be placed in the 12 states through which the “Old Trails Road” passed. The exclusively white DAR, operating amid increased xenophobia and anxiety over new public roles for women in the 1920s, embraced an explicitly white pioneer mother. Like other statues erected during the “Pioneer Mother Movement” of late 1920s and 1930s, the DAR statues balanced women’s strength with softer maternal symbolism.Sculptor August Leimbach’s larger-than-life pioneer woman steps forward boldly carrying a rifle, and her facial features appear almost masculine. The artist envisioned a scene in which she is looking for her husband whom she believes to be in danger. All of these traits suggest that she is a strong “new woman.” Yet the title Madonna of the Trail evoked W. H. D. Koerner’s famous image of a much gentler woman crowned by a covered-wagon halo.One Madonna of the Trail statue was erected in each of the states through which the National Old Trails Road passed, at the cost of $1,000 per statue. The statues were placed along key white migration routes, such as the early-19th-century National Road and Santa Fe Trail (which became U.S. Highway 40 and the infamous Route 66 in the 20th century, respectively).

Great place to walk..sit and jog...so beautiful and peaceful....

Its a statue..

Trump rally was off the hook!!

Euclid is one of my favorite streets. This monument starts the trail up this street which is a great place to walk or run.

A great place and has a piece of history

Good places

Cool looking statue

History of the IE.

Uplands historical marker along Route 66. Stand proud of what this symbolizes.

Rather powerful. Once you get up close and read the inscription, understand its purpose, you begin to appreciate the pioneers just a little bit more. Next time you drive by, stop for a minute or two and take it all in.