List of Nevada Scenic Byways explained

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Nevada Scenic Byways
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The U.S. state of Nevada maintains a system of scenic byways throughout the state. Currently, there are 20 designated state scenic byways. Some of these state scenic byways have also been incorporated into national byway designations.

State scenic byways

Nevada's scenic byway program was established by the Nevada Legislature in 1983. The Nevada Department of Transportation is the primary agency responsible for the program, and its director has the authority to add new byways into the system.[1]

As of 2015, 20 road segments throughout Nevada have been designated as state scenic byways. The system comprises approximately 420miles of roads.[1] Fifteen of the state's scenic byways overlap with state-maintained highways.

Roads designated as Nevada Scenic Byways
NameLength (mi)Length (km)Southern or western terminusNorthern or eastern terminusDate[2] Description
Angel Lake Road11.7milesAngel LakeSR 232 in WellsFollows SR 231 as it traverses through the East Humboldt Range in Elko County towards Angel Lake.
Baker Road11.6milesNevada–Utah state lineUS 6/US 50Follows SR 487 in White Pine County via the town of Baker, providing access to Great Basin National Park.
Deer Creek Road8.8milesSR 157 in Mount CharlestonSR 156 near Lee CanyonFollows SR 158 as it traverses through the Spring Mountains between Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon in Clark County.
Gerlach Road4.5milesMarble Dam RoadNorth of NixonFollows SR 477 in Washoe County near Nixon on the east side of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
Kyle Canyon Road13milesMount CharlestonNorthwest of Las VegasFollows SR 157 in Clark County northwest of Las Vegas through Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains towards Mount Charleston.
Lamoille Canyon Road12.5milesRuby MountainsSR 227 near Lamoille?Follows National Forest Road 660 in Elko County, through Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains.
Lehman Caves Road5.4milesGreat Basin National ParkSR 487 in BakerFollows SR 488 in White Pine County from Baker to the main gate of Great Basin National Park.
Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon Road17.5milesLee Canyon in Mount CharlestonUS 95 northwest of Las VegasFollows SR 156 as it traverses through the Spring Mountains towards Lee Canyon in Clark County.
Mt. Rose Highway22.2milesSR 28 in Incline Villagesouthwest of RenoFollows SR 431 in Washoe County. Passes by the Mount Rose Wilderness via the highest year-round pass in the Sierra Nevada at 8911feet[3]
North Las Vegas Strip2.9milesSahara Avenue (SR 589) in Las VegasWashington Avenue (SR 578) in Las VegasFollows Las Vegas Boulevard through Downtown Las Vegas in Clark County.
North Shore Road16.1milesUS 50 near Spooner LakeNevada–California state line at Crystal BayFollows SR 28 in western Nevada along the northern and eastern shores of Lake Tahoe.
Pyramid Lake Road12.5milesPyramid Lake Indian Reservation boundary south of SutcliffeWarrior PointFollows SR 445 in Washoe County along the western shore of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
Red Rock Road8.8milesSouth boundary of Red Rock Canyon NCA near Blue DiamondEast boundary of Red Rock Canyon NCA in Las VegasFollows SR 159 through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area west of Las Vegas in Clark County.
South Las Vegas Strip4.5milesRussell Road (SR 594) in ParadiseSahara Avenue (SR 589) in Las VegasAmerica's first nighttime scenic byway; Follows Las Vegas Boulevard along the Las Vegas Strip in Clark County.
Sutcliffe/Nixon Road13.2milesSR 445 southeast of SutcliffeSR 447 in NixonFollows SR 446 in Washoe County along the southern shore of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
US 6/US 50/US 9363milessouth of ElyNevada–Utah state lineFollows US 6/US 50/US 93 in White Pine County near the northern reaches of Great Basin National Park.
US 5021.5milesNevada–California state line at StatelineWest of Carson CityFollows US 50 in western Nevada along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe and down through the Carson Range towards Carson City.
US 93 (Great Basin Highway)148.8milesSR 318 near Crystal SpringsUS 6/US 50 at Majors Place?Nevada's first scenic byway; Follows US 93 in Lincoln and White Pine counties via Caliente and Pioche. Connects five state parks and Great Basin National Park.
Valley of Fire Road10.5milesWest entrance to Valley of Fire State ParkEast entrance to Valley of Fire State ParkFollows Valley of Fire Road through Valley of Fire State Park in Clark County.
White Domes Road6.9milesValley of Fire RoadEnd of pavement near White DomesFollows White Domes Road in Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County.

Nationally designated scenic byways

The National Scenic Byways program has four listings in Nevada, including one All-American Road.[4] Additionally, one byway is part of the National Forest Scenic Byway program. All national byway designations comprise one or more of the Nevada scenic byways above.

Nationally designated scenic byways
TypeNameLength (mi)Length (km)Southern or western terminusNorthern or eastern terminusDateState scenic byways incorporated in designation
National Scenic BywayCity of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard National Scenic Byway3.4milesSahara Avenue in Las VegasWashington Avenue in Las VegasNorth Las Vegas Strip[5] [6]
National Scenic BywayLake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive28milesStatelineIncline Village?Part of US 50; North Shore Road[7]
National Forest Scenic BywayLamoille Canyon Scenic Byway12.5milesRuby MountainsSR 227 near Lamoille?Lamoille Canyon Road[8]
All-American RoadLas Vegas Strip4.5milesWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signSahara Avenue in Las VegasSouth Las Vegas Strip[9]
National Scenic BywayPyramid Lake Scenic Byway30.2milesMultiple termini near Pyramid LakeGerlach Road, Pyramid Lake Road and Sutcliffe/Nixon Road[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scenic Byways. Nevada Department of Transportation. November 7, 2015.
  2. Web site: Nevada's Scenic Byways. Nevada Department of Transportation. November 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220125438/http://www.nevadadot.com/traveler_info/scenic_byways/nevada_scenic_byways.aspx. December 20, 2014.
  3. Web site: Staff . Mount Rose Scenic Byway . America's Byways . Federal Highway Administration . January 11, 2008.
  4. Web site: Nevada . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023235042/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/states/NV . dead . October 23, 2013 . America's Byways . . November 7, 2015.
  5. Web site: City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard National Scenic Byway . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005085604/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/39538 . dead . October 5, 2013 . America's Byways . . November 7, 2015.
  6. Web site: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces America's Byways Designations for 2009 . . November 8, 2015.
  7. Web site: Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005090033/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2456 . dead . October 5, 2013 . America's Byways . . November 7, 2015.
  8. Web site: Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway. United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. United States Forest Service. November 7, 2015.
  9. Web site: Las Vegas Strip . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005084240/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2032 . dead . October 5, 2013 . America's Byways . . November 7, 2015.
  10. Web site: Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005084530/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2457 . dead . October 5, 2013 . America's Byways . . November 7, 2015.

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