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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
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Support The Center
    • Job Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Videos
  • Shop

People & Culture

Learn about the people that traveled west and enjoy the rich heritage of the cultures that California Trail Center in Elko, Nevada, brings to life.
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California Trail Mountain Man

Mountain Men

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Mountain Man FAQ

Mountain Men FAQ

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Jedediah Smith

Jedediah Smith

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John Bidwell

John Bidwell

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Donner Reed Party Facts

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Donner-Reed Party

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California Trail Center

Ox Talks

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California Gold Rush Miners

Miners On The California Trail

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How Would You Fare On The California Trail?

How would you fare?

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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

Days/Hours of operation will be limited as we align our staff and finish some crucial facility repairs. We are open from 9 am to 1 pm, Thursday and Friday. We hope to extend these hours very soon.

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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