The other route is taking hwy 50 across Nevada. I've heard it's the "loneliest road in America" and the scenery is pleasant. Can anyone attest as to how pleasant / unpleasant the ride is across that hwy?
Took that route from Berkeley to Santa Fe and Taos several years ago, but that was a car trip. Would most probably feel differently about taking that same trip in my RV. The uninterrupted landscape is pleasant enough, but after a while I would have preferred at least some interruption. Ely provided that. I delayed departing Ely knowing I would be back on the 'loneliest highway in America".
The road was fine. Make sure you have enough gas to get to Ely before embarking though.