Sanction #:
125859
Event #:
Y3445
Lincoln County, the county seat is Pioche, NV and was founded in 1866 from Nye County and territory ceded by Arizona.
The Town of Pioche, Nevada was named after François Louis Alfred Pioche, a San Francisco financier and land speculator originally from France.
County named for Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), the sixteenth President of the United States.
Population: 4,482
Size: 10,635 sq mi (27,545 km2)
County Adminstration: 181 Main St; Pioche, NV.
City Hall: 345 Main St; Pioche, NV.
Nevada's Original Old West Town
Pioche and Lincoln County, Nevada, share a rich and colorful heritage. There are many shops in the town of Pioche where visitors can purchase books on the history of the area. When you hear the many fascinating Old West stories, you’ll soon realize that Pioche’s past is anything but boring!
This event is one of 16 for the Nevada County Seat Challenge. This event is a slightly hilly 5K/10K event. Event elevation is 6,060 ft AMSL. Please use sunscreen and bring water. Walk starts at the county bldg; 181 Main St; Pioche, NV. Parking around the building. GPS: 37.93675296164769, -114.6245397684013. Restrooms not available, please stop on the way. 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 Pioche, Nevada
Information about Lincoln County
Informational Websites:
Wikipedia-Pioche, Nevada
Wikipedia-Lincoln County, Nevada
Lincoln County Visitor's Bureau
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.