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

California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

1. California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

About two miles southwest of this marker, the Greenhorn Cutoff ascended and wound through the hills for about twelve miles to avoid river crossings in Carlin Canyon.

Erected 1995 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number C-38.)

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 Trails West Inc. series lists.

Location. 40° 46.032′ N, 115° 55.343′ 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 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. Marking Time (here, next to this marker); The End of the Hastings Cutoff (a few steps from this marker); About Your Journey ...

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(a few steps from this marker); The Humboldt River Highway (a few steps from this marker); The California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center (within shouting distance of 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 . . . Trails West - Marking the Emigrant Trails to California. Official website of Trails West Inc. (Submitted on November 22, 2013.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

2. California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff Marker

Preserved segment of California Trail behind marker

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

3. California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff Marker

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

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

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

4. Preserved Segment of California Trail

Behind Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.