The way points of this bicycle route:
These frontage roads provide an alternative to I-80. They may be unpaved.
These frontage roads provide an alternative to I-80. They may be unpaved.
Return to Route 40.
Route 40 continues straight ahead ove Golconda Summit. Unfortunatelty, the old roadbed disintegrates at that point and is unbikable. These frontage roads provide an alternative to I-80. They may be unpaved.
It was near this location that James Reed of the ill-fated Donner Party killed James Snyder.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
Day five is an improvement over the previous day's route. There are enough frontage and altenate roads to completely avoid using I-80. Also, there are major towns along the way. Still, you are advised to carry plenty of water with you on this day's biking. The terrain is fairly easy with only one significant ascent just east of Winnemucca. If you follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. If in doubt, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies.
Tagged with: Onroad, Intermediate, Offroad, Low traffic, High traffic, Rough, Scenic, Touring
