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Scenic routes  › Nevada

California Trail Back Country Byway

Map of California Trail Back Country Byway - scenic route

A route paralleling the California National Historic Trail through northeastern Nevada, where 250,000+ emigrants crossed 1841-1869. Wagon ruts and pioneer structures remain near Thousand Springs, a key emigrant watering hole. Access near Wells. Allow 3+ hours. Primitive camping, hiking, and mountain biking on adjacent BLM land.

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