History & Events

Discover the fascinating history and events that shaped the story of the California Trail. Learn how the trail impacted Native Americans, emigrants, westward expansion, and the establishment of new states.

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The Fur Trade – Establishing The Trail

First Transcontinental Telegraph

History of the Covered Wagon

California Gold Rush

Pony Express

The Mormon Trail

California Trail Facts

Animals Along The California Trail

Landmarks Along The California Trail

Timeline

Forts Along The California Trail

People Along the Trail

Grandkids Appreciating Our History

Discovering and Making History

The California Trail

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Who We Are

Southern Nevada Conservancy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV, works cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management through a formal agreement to provide education, informational, and other public services that will add to visitors understanding and enjoyment of the California Trail Interpretive Center. These programs include California Trail Interpretive Center programs, interpretive programming, volunteer management, retail operations, social media outreach, and this website.

Our Mission

Visit the California Trail

California Trail Facts
Educator Resource Guide
Exhibits
Group Visits
Hike the Trails

Operating Hours

The California Trail Interpretive Center is open year round, Monday thru Sunday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 pm.

The center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

RV & Bus Parking is available.

Get In Touch

California Trail Interpretive Center
1 Interpretive Center Way
Hunter Exit 292
Elko, Nevada 89801

General Information
Phone: (775) 738-1849

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