Emigrant Pass (Nevada)

For other places with the same name, see Emigrant Pass.

Emigrant Pass is a mountain pass in Eureka County, Nevada, United States. It originally carried the California Trail over the Emigrant Hills of northern Eureka County, reaching a peak elevation of 6,125 feet (1,867 m).^[2] Interstate 80 now follows the California Trail's route over the pass.

Emigrant Pass
Sign for Emigrant Pass along I-80
Elevation	6,125 ft (1,867 m)[1]
Traversed by	I-80
Location	Eureka County, Nevada, United States
Range	Emigrant Hills
Coordinates	40°39′19″N 116°16′25″W

References

1. "Emigrant Pass". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
2. "The California Trail - Rush To Gold". Legends of America. Retrieved 2015-05-13. West of Carlin, the California Trail climbed Emigrant Pass, descending into Emigrant Canyon to rejoin the Humboldt River at Gravelly Ford.