Nevada - The Loneliest Road in America

Description: Highway 50 crosses nine mountain ranges, passes through the agricultural oasis of Fallon, and ends in Ely. In between are 287 miles where man`s presence is indicated only by the road and an occasional fence.

Time to Allow: 5-6 hours

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."