Shoe Tree, Roadside attraction in Churchill County, Nevada, US
A cottonwood tree along Highway 50 displays thousands of shoes hanging from its branches, creating an unusual silhouette against the desert landscape.
The tradition began when a quarreling couple threw shoes into the tree's branches, leading to reconciliation and starting a pattern followed by many travelers.
Visitors from across the country participate in the custom of tossing footwear into the tree's branches, each pair representing personal stories and memories.
Located one mile east of Middlegate Station on US Highway 50, the site includes a designated parking area for vehicles stopping to view the tree.
After vandals destroyed the original tree in 2010, nearby trees inherited the tradition and continue collecting shoes from passing travelers.
Location: Churchill County
Address: 41763 Lincoln Hwy, Fallon, NV 89406, USA 89406 Fallon
GPS coordinates: 39.29433,-117.98657
Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:08
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