Latest News From the Trail
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Expressions from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation: A Student Art Show
Expressions from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation is an annual temporary exhibit that features art by Native American students from […]
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California Trail Days
2027’s Trail Days dates are June 5th & 6th! Save the date! Trail Days 2026 For 2026, The California Trail […]
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California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 – Registration Closed
California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 only Registration for this event has closed. Join us on an off-road […]
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Schuttler Wagon
1800s Peter Schuttler Wagon Most of the wagons on site are reproductions. This wagon is an original Peter Schuttler estimated […]
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5/28/2025 Scheduled Maintenance
Due to a scheduled power outage for maintenance, the Trail Center’s building will be without power for a brief period […]
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Gravelly Ford Rut Tour Field Trip June 6th, 2025
Gravelly Ford Auto Tour All spots for this field trip have been filled. Submissions have ended. Join us on […]
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Nevada Wild Art Exhibit
If you are interested in purchasing art you must contact the artist directly.Click on an artist’s name below to view […]
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Annular Solar Eclipse will be Visible from the Trail Center
The path of the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse happens to pass right through Northern Nevada! This rare and extraordinary event […]
Our Mission
We interpret the California Trail experience, its related themes, and provide educational and cultural enrichment to the general public.
About The Trail Center
Between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed wagons, and set out for the west. The California Trail Interpretive Center offers an interactive experience that immerses our visitors in the unforgettable histories of those who endured this 2,000 mile trek.