The original post was removed due to a last minute issue with some bureaucracy hub bub and it looked as if the event was not going to happen this year. But, some folks stepped up/in and got it corrected so now the event is going to happen for sure.
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Celebrate Trails Day in Lincoln County June 5-6, 2010
Lincoln County is planning its 7th annual Trails Day
event on June 5 and 6, 2010. The Lincoln County
Trails Coalition, in cooperation with the Bureau of
Land Management, Nevada State Parks, and the
Lincoln County Commissioners have planned a
line-up of events to include a hike, guided ATV
rides, a four-wheel drive adventure, an equestrian
trail ride, and a 5K run. These events will take place
in the mountains surrounding the town of Caliente
in Lincoln County.
For more information, please call (877) 870-3003
or for complete descriptions of individual events,
please visit www.LincolnCountyNevada.com/TrailsDay.
The trail starts in Lincoln County!
Lincoln County is planning its 7th annual Trails Day
event on June 5 and 6, 2010. The Lincoln County
Trails Coalition, in cooperation with the Bureau of
Land Management, Nevada State Parks, and the
Lincoln County Commissioners have planned a
line-up of events to include a hike, guided ATV
rides, a four-wheel drive adventure, an equestrian
trail ride, and a 5K run. These events will take place
in the mountains surrounding the town of Caliente
in Lincoln County.
For more information, please call (877) 870-3003
or for complete descriptions of individual events,
please visit www.LincolnCountyNevada.com/TrailsDay.
The trail starts in Lincoln County!
So here's the scoop. On June 5th, I will be leading the 4x4 event from Caliente and we'll be traveling along parts of the Silver State Trail stopping at 3 very interesting mine sites. Along the way we'll go by the historic Wheeler Ranch and mill site, making our way from high desert terrain to Stampede Gap with an elevation of over 7000' feet. The entire route is very stock 4x friendly, offers great views, historical sites and the chance at seeing lots of wildlife. Clicky the picture to see the event as I led it 3 years ago:
The best part, all of the events are free to attend. The only cost is for the dinner afterward if you choose to attend, and for an event t-shirt if you choose to get one. Dinners and shirts are $12 each. During the dinner a raffle for donated items from supporting vendors will be held.
Logistics:
Caliente is about 150 miles from Las Vegas on US93. To get there, take I-15 north toward Utah, and take exit 64 (there is now a Love's Truck Stop there). You'll pass through Alamo and Ash Springs (91 and 98 miles from Vegas) stay on US93 when you go by the SR318 turn off (way to Ely, NV) and continue till you come to Caliente. Gas and food is available in every town along the way and while up there. Caliente has 5 restaurants and a grocery store, but be warned, they all close early.
Registration will take place before the event 7-9 AM, but you are asked to pre-register by May 25th especially if you are planning on attending the dinner. A small number of dinner tickets will be available Saturday morning but not guaranteed, as will be available shirt sizes. The majority of events will start at 9AM, the 4x4 event will last all day, so plan on bringing a lunch. Dinner will be at about 5PM, and we should be off the trail by 4PM at the latest, depending on vehicle turn out and time taken at the sites. Pre-registration forms should be on the Lincoln County site shortly, or simply PM or email me and I can send you one to print out.
Lodging:
Motels:
Caliente Hot Springs Motel 726-3777
Midway Motel 726-3199
Rainbow Canyon Motel 726-3291
Shady Motel 726-3106 http://www.shadymotel.net
RV Parks:
Agua Caliente RV Park 726-3399
Young's RV Park 726-3418
The closest State Park (about 3 miles away) is Kershaw-Ryan which now has new camp sites: http://parks.nv.gov/kr.htm
The next would be Cathedral Gorge, which about 20 miles away: http://parks.nv.gov/cg.htm
There are others available, but farther away.
The area around Caliente is mostly BLM managed, so primitive camping is virtually endless. In the past some attendees have stayed at the Chief Mtn. trail head, about 10 miles west of town. There are no amenities there though.
I'm awaiting word on if the rodeo grounds in town will be available for primitive camping/ RV/trailer use as well. I will follow up once I know.
And lastly, my cousin has a vacation home about 5 miles north of town that has room. I myself will be staying there, so anyone coming up and wanting to stay over is welcome. Beds will be a first come, first serve basis though. IIRC he has 2 doubles, 3 single bunks and a queen fold out couch. There is also plenty of floor space for air beds and sleeping bags if needed. Outside there's 5 acres of land and plenty of room for anyone wanting to park an RV or Trailer or even tent camp if you want to rough it
The house is well furnished, but it is bring your own supplies (food, drink, etc). He even has a fire pit outside for making them s'mores things. I will be there probably by Thursday night or Friday AM at the latest. If you plan on attending and would like to stay with me, please let me know before hand so I can know when to expect you.If you have any questions, post here or PM me and I'll get back to you.
. We spent 8 days up in that area, just got home. It was cold! Looks like better weather now.
Be safe and have a great time!