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Upcoming Events

Gold Panning - Saturday 08/22/2026 - 10:00 am-11:00 am
Big Bead Workshop - Saturday 08/29/2026 - 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Explore & Create: Foxes - Friday 09/04/2026 - 10:00 am-11:00 am
Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens - Sunday 09/13/2026 - 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga - Saturday 09/19/2026 - 6:30 pm-9:00 pm

Who We Are

Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is a 501c3 nonprofit primarily serving rural Nevada with a mission to inspire exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. NOS works cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management through a formal agreement to provide education resources, staffing, and outreach assistance.

The California Trail Interpretive Center is a wonderful facility that opens up endless outdoor education opportunities for NOS programs and visitors alike. NOS works with and at the California Trail Interpretive Center to provide a variety of youth, training and community programs aimed at deepening people’s connection to, understanding of and respect for the natural world and our historic and cultural sites.

Visit the California Trail

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

Operating Hours

The Trail Center is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 8:30am-5:00pm. Grounds are open from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Due to a federal hiring freeze we will not have enough staff to operate on a 7-day schedule as planned for the Spring/Summer season.

The center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24th thru the 26th, 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

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