Sanction #:
125851
Event #:
Y3437
Elko County, county seat is Elko, NV. The county was founded in 1869 from Lander County.
County Seat named for a Shoshoni word meaning white woman. It is said, among the very old Shoshoni, that this is where they first saw a white woman.
County named as above.
Population: 54,046
Size: 17,182 sq mi (44,501 km2)
County Adminstration: 569 Court St; Elko, NV.
City Hall: 1751 College Ave; Elko, NV.
One of the Last True Western Towns in the U.S.
Northeastern Nevada's largest town packs a visit of any length with a combination of epic outdoor action, artsy vibes, and hands-on history in ways few places can. Colorful murals blanket old brick buildings that house buckaroo bars, Basque food joints, art galleries, leather shops, museums, and more. Meanwhile, just a half-hour south lie the fabled Ruby Mountains, a recreational paradise for hikers, bikers, fishermen, skiers, or simply Sunday drivers seeking solace among alpine lakes, flowing streams, and peaks that scratch up to around 13,000' of elevation. If you blast down I-80 and blow past Elko, you're missing out.
This event is one of 16 for the Nevada County Seat Challenge. This event is a relatively flat 5K/10K event. Event elevation is 5,066 ft AMSL. Please use sunscreen and bring water. Walk starts at the county bldg; 569 Court St; Elko, NV. Parking across the street in lot. GPS: 40.834205136399326, -115.76345970261087. There may be restrooms inside, but you should stop on the way in. There are two 5K loops. You may do either or both.
These are small towns in Nevada, and the sidewalks may be few and far between. Please walk where you feel safe to do so, and be aware the town folks probably do not expect to see someone walking on the side of the road.
Information about Elko City
Information about Elko County
Informational Websites:
Wikipedia-Elko City, Nevada
Wikipedia-Elko County, Nevada
Explore Elko
Travel Nevada; Elko
Please take a 3-minute stroll through our walking memories.
The Saguaro Sun Striders promote the health, physical fitness and well-being of the people of the United States by organizing, promoting, and conducting scheduled programs of non-competitive, family-oriented participatory lifetime sports that encourage lifelong fun, fitness and friendship for all ages and abilities.
"Volksmarching" (non-competitive walking) is the most common type of event and usually consists of a marked or guided 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) route. Each participant is encouraged to walk at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable. Volksmarch is a German term, literally meaning “a people's walk”. Our walks have been chosen for their natural beauty, scenic interest, historical value and safety. The trails are well marked or maps are provided.