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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
This short hike begins at the California Trail Interpretive Center near Elko, Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
A signed path to the right of the building entrance is the start of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
The lower portion of the trail is ADA accessible, following a smooth gravel path up a gradual hill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
Looking over the Interpretive Center visitor's building from the trailfork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
A few benches along the way offer views across the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
Interpretive signs dot the path with information about Native peoples and the use of the valley below along the California Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
Beyond a lower viewpoint, the California Trail Overlook path becomes a primitive single track for another short distance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
The high point of the California Trail Overlook.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
The South Fork Overlook path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
Interpretive signage along the South Fork Overlook trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/17/2023
Inside the interpretive center - definitely worth viewing for those in the area.