Near Sheridan in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carson Trail - Upland Travel

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 21, 2016

1. Carson Trail - Upland Travel Marker

Inscription. "The trail, on leaving camp, entered a strip of upland, covered with wild sage and brush and through which run several mountain streams of much beauty." - Silas Newcomb, Aug 28, 1850

Erected 2003 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number CR-35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, and the Kit Carson Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 28, 1850.

Location. 38° 52.212′ N, 119° 48.638′ W. Marker is near Sheridan, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker can be reached from Foothill Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the rear of the Fay-Luther Trail parking lot. The parking lot is on Foothill Road (State Route 206) about 500 feet south of Horsethief Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gardnerville NV 89410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Luther Canyon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheridan (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brockliss Road (approx. 3.2 miles away); Mottsville (approx. 4½ miles away); Hiram Mott (approx.

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4½ miles away); Farmer’s Telephone Company (approx. 5.9 miles away); Record Courier Building (approx. 5.9 miles away); Ritchford Hotel (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 21, 2016

2. Carson Trail - Upland Travel Marker

The marker is located at the trailhead of the Fay-Luther Trail System

Fay-Luther Trailhead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 21, 2016

3. Fay-Luther Trailhead

The Fay-Luther trailhead is in horse country

Fay-Luther Trail System image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 21, 2016

4. Fay-Luther Trail System

The trail passes through bear and cougar country

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.