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  • Home
  • Plan A Visit
    • The Center
    • Directions & Hours
    • In & Around Elko
    • Group Visits
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Upcoming Events List
    • California Trail Days
    • Program Gallery
  • News
  • Education
    • History & Events
    • Landmarks & Geology
    • People & Culture
    • For Teachers
    • For Kids
    • Mobile App
    • Digital Library
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Resource Links
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Support The Center
    • Job Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
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History & Events

There is a lot of history that happened at the California Trail Center in Elko, Nevada. Not only will you learn about that rich history, but you can also enjoy events that help pay homage to the rich cultures in the area.
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Pioneer Christmas: Home for the Holidays

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Homestead Act California Trail

The Homestead Act Of 1862

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The Nome Cult Trail

The Nome Cult Trail

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The Mexican-American War

The Mexican-American War

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Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad

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Fur Trade

The Fur Trade – Establishing The Trail

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First Transcontinental Telegraph

First Transcontinental Telegraph

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History Of The Covered Wagon

History of the Covered Wagon

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California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

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Pony Express

Pony Express

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The Mormon Trail

The Mormon Trail

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Bigstock Covered Wagon Facing The Road 91161044

California Trail Facts

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Bison On Trail

Common Animals Along The California Trail

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Chimney Rock

Landmarks Along The California Trail

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California Trail Exhibit

North America Timeline

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Fort Sutter

Forts Along The California Trail

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Along The California Trail

People Along the Trail

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Making History

Discovering and Making History

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The California Trail

The California Trail

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1:00 PM - Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 12/03/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. For safety, this program is limited to ages 7 and up. The program [...]
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Story and Craft: Handmade Journals
Story and Craft: Handmade Journals
Saturday 12/09/2023    
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Literary
Join SNC Interpreter, Amanda, in reading Rachel's Journal. A story about a young pioneer girl who makes her way to California against all odds! After [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 12/10/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for an afternoon of archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. The program is outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather [...]
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Holiday Pot Holders
Holiday Pot Holders
Sunday 12/10/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Guest Presenter
Join us at the California Trail Center on Sunday, December 10th at 1 p.m. to perfect the pioneer art of sewing! Make your very own [...]
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Pioneer Christmas: Home for the Holidays
Pioneer Christmas: Home for the Holidays
Saturday 12/16/2023    
9:00 am-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Special
Bring the whole family out on Saturday, December 16th, from 9 am to 2 pm to the California Trail Interpretive Center for our annual Pioneer [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 12/17/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. For safety, this program is limited to ages 7 and up. The program [...]
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Winter Solstice Snowshoe Hike at South Fork Meadows
Winter Solstice Snowshoe Hike at South Fork Meadows
Thursday 12/21/2023    
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
South Fork Meadows Trailhead
  • Evening
  • Hiking
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a Snowshoe Hike at South Fork Meadows! Come prepared with water, layers of clothing, and your snowshoes! [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 12/24/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for an afternoon of archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. The program is outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 12/31/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. For safety, this program is limited to ages 7 and up. The program [...]
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Events on Sunday 12/03/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
3 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 12/09/2023
Story And Craft: Handmade Journals
Story and Craft: Handmade Journals
9 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 12/10/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
10 Dec 23
Elko
Holiday Pot Holders
Holiday Pot Holders
10 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 12/16/2023
Pioneer Christmas: Home For The Holidays
Pioneer Christmas: Home for the Holidays
16 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 12/17/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
17 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Thursday 12/21/2023
Winter Solstice Snowshoe Hike At South Fork Meadows
Winter Solstice Snowshoe Hike at South Fork Meadows
21 Dec 23
Spring Creek
Events on Sunday 12/24/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
24 Dec 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 12/31/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
31 Dec 23
Elko
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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.

Southern Nevada Conservancy is honored to work on and steward public lands across Nevada, which are the ancestral homelands of several Indigenous Peoples, including the Southern Paiute, Chemehuevi, and Western Shoshone peoples. We honor and respect the enduring connections that Indigenous communities have to this land and strive to support and collaborate with local tribes as an integral part of our mission.

Our Mission

Visit the California Trail
  • California Trail Facts
  • Educator Resource Guide
  • Exhibits
  • Group Visits
  • Hike the Trails
Operating Hours

Beginning October 1st The Trail Center will be open Wedensday to Sunday, from 8:30am-5:00pm. 7-Day Operations will resume in the Spring.

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

RV & Bus Parking is available. There is currently no fee to visit our site.

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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