About California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment
The Nobles Trail is a branch of the California National Historic Trail, located outside of Susanville, Ca. The California National Historic Trail was a mid-19th century highway for human movement to lures of gold and farmland in California. Between 1841 and 1869, more than 200,000 emigrants traversed the California Trail. The movement of thousands of people and animals along this trail caused many changes to the lifeways of Native Americans. The trail winds 2,000 miles from Missouri, through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, to central California. Visitors can access the portion of Nobles trail from the Smoke Creek Road off of Highway 395 North just outside of Susanville, Ca. For directions and more information contact the BLM office in Susanville at 530-257-0456.
How to Get There
From Susanville travel North on Hwy 395 for app. 25 miles. Turn East (right) on Smoke Creek Road. The trail parallels Smoke Creek Road.
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Heading to California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment?
No central reservation system listed for California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14882) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment?
From Susanville travel North on Hwy 395 for app. 25 miles. Turn East (right) on Smoke Creek Road. The trail parallels Smoke Creek Road.
How do I contact California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment?
You can reach the park at phone: 530-257-0456 or email: BLM_CA_Web_EL@blm.gov.
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