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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
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  • About
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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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Frontier Medical Bag

Frontier Doctors: Medicine Along The California Trail

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Stephens Townsend Murphy Party Marker

Stephens Townsend Murphy Party

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Joseph Chiles

Joseph Chiles

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John Bidwell

John Bidwell

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Restored Photograph Of Kit Carson

Christopher “Kit” Carson

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John A Sutter

John Sutter

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Chief Truckee

Chief Truckee

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Col-John-J-Myers

Colonel John Jack Myers

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Bidwell-Bartleson Party

Bidwell-Bartleson Party

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Mg 4230

Washoe Indian Tribe

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Paiute Numa Indians

Numa Indians (Northern Paiute)

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Shoshone Women

Western Shoshone

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The Simplicity Of Pioneer Life

The Simplicity Of Pioneer Life

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California Trail Center

Brief History of Native Americans

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Shoshone Mural

Tribes On The California Trail

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California Trail Pioneers

California Trail Pioneers

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Konkow Maidu Tribe

Konkow Maudi Tribe

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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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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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Throwin' Thursdays - Knife Throwing
Throwin' Thursdays - Knife Throwing
Thursday 08/04/2022    
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Special
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Storytime and Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
Friday 08/05/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Newe Ghani: Life in the Shoshone Village
Newe Ghani: Life in the Shoshone Village
Saturday 08/06/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
Sunday 08/07/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Family
  • Hiking
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Throwin' Thursdays - Bow & Arrow
Throwin' Thursdays - Bow & Arrow
Thursday 08/11/2022    
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Childrens
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  • Special
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Storytime and Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
Friday 08/12/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
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Native Antelope Traps
Native Antelope Traps
Saturday 08/13/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • History
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Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
Saturday 08/13/2022    
9:00 pm-11:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Evening
  • Family
  • Special
UPDATE: DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING EVENING, SATURDAY THE 13TH. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. In order [...]
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Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
Sunday 08/14/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Family
  • Hiking
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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With Stories in Their Hearts: The Role of Books and Lore on the California Trail
With Stories in Their Hearts: The Role of Books and Lore on the California Trail
Sunday 08/14/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Literary
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Throwin' Thursdays - Axe Throwing
Throwin' Thursdays - Axe Throwing
Thursday 08/18/2022    
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Special
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Storytime and Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
Friday 08/19/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
Sunday 08/21/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Family
  • Hiking
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
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Throwin' Thursdays - Atlatl
Throwin' Thursdays - Atlatl
Thursday 08/25/2022    
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Special
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Storytime and Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
Friday 08/26/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
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Local Fossils and Geology
Local Fossils and Geology
Saturday 08/27/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
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Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
Sunday 08/28/2022    
10:00 am-11:00 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Family
  • Hiking
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History of Firemaking
History of Firemaking
Saturday 09/03/2022    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Family
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Hot & Cold Springs on the California Trail
Hot & Cold Springs on the California Trail
Saturday 09/03/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
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Storytime and Crafts: Beeswax Candles
Storytime and Crafts: Beeswax Candles
Sunday 09/04/2022    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Literary
In order to better serve our visitors and deliver more focused programming, we are now asking that attendees RSVP for scheduled programs and activities using: [...]
More Info
Events on Thursday 08/04/2022
Throwin' Thursdays - Knife Throwing
Throwin' Thursdays - Knife Throwing
4 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Friday 08/05/2022
Storytime And Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
5 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/06/2022
Newe Ghani: Life In The Shoshone Village
Newe Ghani: Life in the Shoshone Village
6 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/07/2022
Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
7 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Thursday 08/11/2022
Throwin' Thursdays - Bow &Amp; Arrow
Throwin' Thursdays - Bow & Arrow
11 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Friday 08/12/2022
Storytime And Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
12 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/13/2022
Native Antelope Traps
Native Antelope Traps
13 Aug 22
Elko
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
13 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/14/2022
Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
14 Aug 22
Elko
With Stories In Their Hearts: The Role Of Books And Lore On The California Trail
With Stories in Their Hearts: The Role of Books and Lore on the California Trail
14 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Thursday 08/18/2022
Throwin' Thursdays - Axe Throwing
Throwin' Thursdays - Axe Throwing
18 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Friday 08/19/2022
Storytime And Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
19 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/21/2022
Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
21 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Thursday 08/25/2022
Throwin' Thursdays - Atlatl
Throwin' Thursdays - Atlatl
25 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Friday 08/26/2022
Storytime And Craft Fridays
Storytime and Craft Fridays
26 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/27/2022
Local Fossils And Geology
Local Fossils and Geology
27 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/28/2022
Nature Walk Sundays
Nature Walk Sundays
28 Aug 22
Elko
Events on Saturday 09/03/2022
History Of Firemaking
History of Firemaking
3 Sep 22
Elko
Hot &Amp; Cold Springs On The California Trail
Hot & Cold Springs on the California Trail
3 Sep 22
Elko
Events on Sunday 09/04/2022
Storytime And Crafts: Beeswax Candles
Storytime and Crafts: Beeswax Candles
4 Sep 22
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.

Our Mission

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

Beginning May 1st The Trail Center will be open 7 days a week, from 8:30am-5:00pm.

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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