The Elko area offers a wide variety of scenic driving adventures. There are many opportunities to experience the diverse historical, cultural, natural resources that are unique to Northeast Nevada. You can drive along a back country byway or plot out your own adventure along one of the many picturesque back country roads and highways.

California Trail Back Country Byway

Bruneau River Loop

Carlin to Golconda Proposed Back Country Byway

For the serious Byways enthusiast, Falcon Press (Helena, MT) offers a guidebook to BLM Back Country Byways. The guidebook offers the most comprehensive coverage of the national Back Country Byways system to date. If you can not find it in your local bookstore, you can order directly from Falcon Press (800) 582-2665.

Other Good Ideas for Scenic Drives

Watchable Wildlife sites

Early Mining or Ranching Communities

Significant Geological Formations

Interpretative Kiosks