5. Austin to Elko
AUSTIN TO ELKO – 220 miles
Settle in for a long day in the saddle. Section 5 crosses big chunks of Nevada with very few services. It is over 200 miles between fuel in Austin and your next opportunity to gas up in Elko, so be prepared. There is, however, a detour halfway through this section to nearby Eureka for fuel by taking highway 278 south for about 24 miles.
You’ll make good time in the first part of this section as you ride wide open gravel roads across enormous valleys. The climb over Telegraph Peak is an optional advanced section for riders looking for an added challenge. As you get closer to Elko, ride a portion of the original Pony Express Trail and get a good mix of tighter 4×4 roads through unique geography that is much different than you’ve seen so far in Nevada. Elko is a bustling town with plenty of options for lodging, food and fuel.
5. Austin to Elko
AUSTIN TO ELKO – 220 miles
Settle in for a long day in the saddle. Section 5 crosses big chunks of Nevada with very few services. It is over 200 miles between fuel in Austin and your next opportunity to gas up in Elko, so be prepared. There is, however, a detour halfway through this section to nearby Eureka for fuel by taking highway 278 south for about 24 miles.
You’ll make good time in the first part of this section as you ride wide open gravel roads across enormous valleys. The climb over Telegraph Peak is an optional advanced section for riders looking for an added challenge. As you get closer to Elko, ride a portion of the original Pony Express Trail and get a good mix of tighter 4×4 roads through unique geography that is much different than you’ve seen so far in Nevada. Elko is a bustling town with plenty of options for lodging, food and fuel.
Bailey Pass 6812'
Eureka - Food, Gas, Lodging
Chevron 20 N Main St Eureka, Nevada, 89316, United States 775-237-5242
Overland Pass 7500'
Pony Express Trail
Pony Express Trail A historic route that spanned over 1,800 miles, used by riders to deliver mail across the United States in just 10 days during 1860–1861. Today, the trail offers historical sites, markers, and events commemorating this rapid mail service. Visit Website »
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