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Sunday on Sonora Emigrant Trail

November 1, 2021 2 Comments

Hoye Canyon Wellington Nevada Hoye Station Sonora Emigrant Trail Ghost Town
Sonora Trail

Sunday hubby and I drove south of Smith Valley through Hoye Canon. The road follows the Walker River-Sonora Emigrant Trail, established in 1852, to attract emigrants from the Carson River Trail to the Gold Rush town of Columbia.

Hoye Canyon Wellington Nevada Hoye Station Sonora Emigrant Trail Ghost Town
Sonora Trial

Hoye’s/Rissue’s Bridge was constructed in 1872 in the canyon on the busy Carson to Aurora road. The bridge was disassembled and moved to the canyon’s mouth in 1873, where the owners opened Wellington Mercantile.

Wellington Nevada Hoye Station Sonora Emigrant Trail Ghost Town Hoye Mansion
Hoye Mansion, 1878 Wellington
Hoye Canyon Wellington Nevada Hoye Station Sonora Emigrant Trail Ghost Town Groso Barn
Groso Barn 1879, Wellington

We followed the trail in my mom-SUV until we reached a washout. I was eying it when Hubby looked at me and said, “Don’t even think about it.” Darn it; I should have driven Honey Badger.

Hoye Canyon Wellington Nevada Hoye Station Sonora Emigrant Trail Ghost Town  wash out

Saturday was my son’s birthday. He wanted to stay at home and have a friend over, so I mostly cooked. Wow, men/children can eat a lot of steak, sides, waffles, and bacon! I have a few trips in mind I am working on; hopefully I can make it before snow flies. I tried one of the trips last December, but the snow and mud were too deep. Shhh, don’t tell Hubby, but I’m feeling the itch to start planning a multi-day trip.

11-1-2021

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  1. Trudy Elliott says

    November 9, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    Wow! Thank you for chronicling your ghost travels. Fascinating to think of what was going on at that spot 100 years ago. Nevada is so beautiful!

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    • Tami says

      November 9, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you. It never ceases to amaze me that so much history happened in places you would least suspect.

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Tami. I have been exploring Nevada and Eastern Sierra ghost towns and historical sites for 25 years. My goal is to photograph and document the rich history of the area. If you love seeing and learning about the more unusual ghost towns and locations, you have come to the right place! Follow along as my Jeep, Honey Badger, and I work towards our objective of visiting every ghost town in the region!

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