2026 Nevada Expeditions
Second Saturday of the month, June July, September, & October
Trip #1: Saturday, June 13 | TBA
Trip #2: Saturday, July 11| TBA
Trip #3: Saturday, September 12| TBA
Trip #4: Sunday, October 10 | TBA
Participants will enjoy a guided tour provided by NV Expeditions, supporting materials about the trip destination, Adventure Passports, and a trip overview prior to departure.
Cost/vehicle: $25.00
(Please only register one person if you are riding in the same vehicle)
Trip Requirements:
- 4x4 Transportation w/High Clearance required, sections of the road will be rocky and narrow (No side by sides/ATV's at this time)
- Travelers must pack their own meals & water
- Be prepared for all weather situations - pack jackets, proper sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hats)
- All passengers must sign a waiver prior to departure, waivers will be filled out during the pre-trip overview
Learn more about our trip guide, Austin Metz, and his work documenting the history of Nevada at his website! Click here to visit the NV Expeditions website
2022 Trips June: Wadsworth-Columbus Freight Route Pt. 1, July: Wadsworth-Columbus Freight Route Pt. 2, August: Candeleria, October: Edwards Creek and Smith Creek
2023 Trips June: Desert Queen Mine, July: 20th Century Mining Camps Tour, August: Ellsworth, September: Seven Troughs Mining District, October:
2024 Trips June: Stillwater and La Plata Townsites + Pony Express Trail/Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Pt. 1, August: 40 Mile Desert Pt. 2, September: Mercury Mines Pt 3, October: Pine Grove Ghost Town Pt 4.
2025 Trips June: Pine Grove Ghost Town Pt. 1, July: Dead Camel Mountains Pt. 2, September: Forgotten Stations of Rhyolite Pass Pt 3, October: Ghost Town of Washington Pt 4.