We are planning a trip from the SF Bay area to Bryce UT, -->Silverton CO ----> Taos/Santa Fe NM in July.My route finder on the iphone gives 3 routes to Bryce. I already know I don't want to take the southern route across the so cal Mojave->las vegas-> St George--> etc. Too hot.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? If it's bumpy like the urban interstates in CA, maybe we'll take I-80 instead and go a little further.I appreciate your responses.ThanksDavid

Not bumpy. Wide two lane road. Not too twisty, but it goes up and down and up and down over the mountain ranges -- the road runs east and west, and the mountains run north and south. No problem -- the grades are not steep at all -- but your mpg will suffer a little.I liked that road. Desolate valleys, green mountains in the distance, great views of the countryside. Almost zero traffic. No radio reception -- few gas stations.

I've been across NV on 50 several times. Only thing I don't like is it's a 2 lane with little or no shoulder in a lot of places. I usually overnight and fuel up in Ely.

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.

Haven't been over it for some years now but seem to remember it being in pretty good shape. Services are quite far apart for sure.Below is a Sunset Magazine article that might be of interest if you have any time for some sightseeing. And also an article highlighting the old Pony Express route.Sites Along the WayPony Express Route

This is an excellent hiway with good surface. Traffic is light and scenery varies. Fuel is available about every 60 miles or so. The "Loneliest Road" is hype to get people interested in it. I wish every road in U.S. was like this one!

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More_To_See
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Haven't been over it for some years now but seem to remember it being in pretty good shape. Services are quite far apart for sure.

Below is a Sunset Magazine article that might be of interest if you have any time for some sightseeing. And also an article highlighting the old Pony Express route.

Sites Along the Way

Pony Express Route
Escargot
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
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.
Marv_Hoag
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
I've been across NV on 50 several times. Only thing I don't like is it's a 2 lane with little or no shoulder in a lot of places. I usually overnight and fuel up in Ely.
profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 11, 2013
Not bumpy. Wide two lane road. Not too twisty, but it goes up and down and up and down over the mountain ranges -- the road runs east and west, and the mountains run north and south. No problem -- the grades are not steep at all -- but your mpg will suffer a little.

I liked that road. Desolate valleys, green mountains in the distance, great views of the countryside. Almost zero traffic. No radio reception -- few gas stations.

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