Nobles Emigrant Trail, Historic emigrant trail in Shasta County, US.
The Nobles Emigrant Trail extends from the Applegate Trail in Nevada to Shasta City, California, through varied landscapes and mountain passes.
William Nobles established this alternative route in 1851, creating a shorter path between Nevada and northern California for settlers seeking new opportunities.
The trail contains 65 inscription plates with texts from diaries of emigrants who documented their experiences between 1849 and 1865.
Visitors can access the trail from Smoke Creek Road, which connects to Highway 395 North near Susanville, with guidance from the local BLM office.
The 24-mile section within Lassen Volcanic National Park features preserved wagon ruts and depressions marking the original path of settlers.
Location: Shasta County
Location: Lassen County
GPS coordinates: 40.54722,-121.42472
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:42
Lassen Peak
9.5 km
Cinder Cone and the Fantastic Lava Beds
8.9 km
Geothermal areas in Lassen Volcanic National Park
11.9 km
Chaos Crags
8.5 km
Loomis Museum
11.8 km
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Historic District
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Warner Valley Ranger Station
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Horseshoe Lake Ranger Station
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Manzanita Lake Naturalist's Services Historic District
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Summit Lake Ranger Station
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Hot Rock
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Discovery Center
11.7 km
Sulphur Works
14.4 km
Loomis Ranger Station
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Seismograph Building
11.7 km
Bumpass Hell
12 km
Manzanita Ranger Residence
12.4 km
Lassen Peak Trailhead
10.6 km
Chaos Jumbles
9.9 km
Kings Creek
14.9 km
Lassen Volcanic Center
9.4 km
Mather Plaque in Lassen Volcanic National Park
11.8 km
Lost Creek Group Campground
8 km
Hat Creek Culvert
5.5 km
Summit Lake North Campground
5.9 km
Manzanita Lake Campground
11.9 km
Manzanita Kiosk
12.4 km
Northwest Entrance Checking Station and Ranger Residence
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