Stewards of the Black Rock Desert will be out in the Black Rock Desert 17 miles north of Gerlach for this event on the playa over Memorial Day Weekend! Join us and other active groups for a series of talks and tours of the region. Stewards will be leading a historical tour on either Saturday or Sunday to include Black Rock Hot Spring, Hardin City, the Lassen-Clapper murder site, and Double Hot Springs along the Applegate Lassen Emigrant Trail and the path of John C. Fremont’s 2nd Expedition. Check back on this page for details as they develop.
Some things to consider:
- The Black Rock playa (dry lake surface) is not drivable when wet. Always check for current conditions and exercise caution;
- Check your vehicle before engaging in desert travel: oil level, coolant, spare tire (or 2!), jack and lug wrench are essential;
- Have plenty of water, food, and protection from the sun.
- Make sure someone responsible knows your travel plans. No one can come look for you if they don’t know where you are.
For more general desert travel information, visit Travel Nevada.
Cassidy Mine Location Playa Camp Location
Erin made this lovely Orientation Video!