The way points of this bicycle route:
Route 40 (and I-80) traverse Emigrant Pass east of here. To avoid using I-80, use there alternate roads.
Route 40 used to follow the Humboldt River as it snaked through Carlin Canyon. DANGER: Under no circumstances should you attempt to use the I-80 tunnel. There is no shoulder and traffic speeds occasionally reach 100 mph through the tunnel. If you use the tunnel you are certain to become a traffic statistic and a news story in the Carlin newspaper.
The old Route 40 alignment is barricaed at its approach to I-80. Even if it weren't barricaded, there would be no eastbound connection. These frontage and alternate roads provide an alternative to I-80. They may be unpaved.
These frontage and alternate roads provide an alternative to I-80. They may be unpaved.
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.
There are two routings for the Day 6 biking. This is the safer but longer of the two. It uses back roads to avoid I-80. This section provides for some relatively easier biking with only two major ascents - one south of Palisades Canyon and the other over a back road west of Elko. Both ascents are climbs of about 1,200 feet. There are plenty of towns along the way and with the exception of Palisades Canyon you'll find yourself well supported. Once again, you are advised to carry plenty of drinking water with you. 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, Rough, Scenic, Touring
