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

Marking Time

Sometimes time stands still !

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

1. Marking Time Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

California Trail ruts and swales wind across Northern Nevada some touched only by the forces of nature since they were made by emigrant wagon trains on their way west in the mid 1800s.

Many of these irreplaceable historic trail segments lie on public land. They are yours to visit but they belong to future generations. Markers like those you see in front of you have been installed to prevent accidental damage. By following the markers you can walk in the foot steps of the pioneers but take care, these trails can be damaged and lost forever. Tread lightly, walk on the trail and refrain from driving on it. With your help time can stand still.

For more information take a brochure and talk to the staff at the California Trail Center.

Erected by Bureau of Land Management.

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 series list.

Location. 40° 46.032′ N, 115° 55.343′

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W. Marker is near Elko, Nevada, in Elko County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 80 at milepost 292, on the right when traveling west. To visit the marker, exit I-80 at Exit 292 (Hunter) and follow the directional signs to the California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center; the marker is at the gated entrance to the Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elko NV 89801, 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. California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff (here, next to this marker); The End of the Hastings Cutoff (a few steps from this marker); About Your Journey ... (a few steps from this marker); The Humboldt River Highway (a few steps from this marker); The California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center (a few steps from this marker); West End of Hastings Cutoff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hoppe-Lienhard Wagon Group (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Trail - Carlin Canyon (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elko.

Also see . . . California Trail Interpretive Center Website. (Submitted on August 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

2. Marking Time Marker

Next to information kiosk at entrance to California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

3. Marking Time Marker

Markers for California Trail behind the Marking Time Marker

Preserved Segment of California Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

4. Preserved Segment of California Trail

Behind Marking Time Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.