Expressions from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation: A Student Art Show

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California Trail Days

2027’s Trail Days dates are June 5th & 6th! Save the date! Trail Days 2026 For 2026, The California Trail […]

California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 – Registration Closed

California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 only   Registration for this event has closed. Join us on an off-road […]

We’re Open!

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) is open Wednesday to Sunday  from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The grounds are […]

The Elephant

“I suppose,“ said Meek, “that it comes from circus talk, like when you went to the circus folks’ll ask: ‘Well […]

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Expressions from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation: A Student Art Show

May 1, 2026

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California Trail Days

April 1, 2026

2027’s Trail Days dates are June 5th & 6th! Save the date! Trail Days 2026 For 2026, The California Trail […] Read More

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California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 – Registration Closed

March 11, 2026

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Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible From The Trail Center At California Trail Interpretive Center | Eclipse

Annular Solar Eclipse will be Visible from the Trail Center

September 27, 2023

The path of the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse happens to pass right through Northern Nevada! This rare and extraordinary event […] Read More

Our Mission

We interpret the California Trail experience, its related themes, and provide educational and cultural enrichment to the general public.

White Wagon

About The Trail Center

Between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed wagons, and set out for the west. The California Trail Interpretive Center offers an interactive experience that immerses our visitors in the unforgettable histories of those who endured this 2,000 mile trek.

Exhibits, Demonstrations & More

At the California Trail Center in Elko, Nevada you have the opportunity to experience multimedia exhibits, life-size dioramas, original art, and video productions. You can hike the trails, attend interpretive programs, and speak with our knowledgeable staff.

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