US 50

[Loc]

In July of 1986, LIFE Magazine described Nevada’s Highway 50 as the “Loneliest Road in America.” The article said there were no attractions or points of interest along the original stretch of road and warned drivers not risk traveling the route unless they had “survival skills.” I have always wanted to drive it, but haven't had the chance. Some Day.

[Becki&John]

Hey Joe,

Becki and I did the section between Salina and Reno bout 8 years ago in a 43' Monaco Executive no problem.

We love back roads when we have time, been on a lot of them as we are very adventurous! US 2 from Idaho east was a ride.

Now towing a F350 with a little camper on it for doing adventures where the coach can't go.

Let us know how it goes!

John and Becki
Stuart, FL

[Joe Camper]

Hey you guys sounds like that was a good trip. After a little more research in a few conversations with people that led to the topic of altitude sickness I'm having second thoughts about where and how long I'm going to stay I don't know how I'm going to react to a campground at 10000 feet and I don't think I'm going to reserve one for more than one night in advance until I see how my reaction is a lot of people said it wasn't something I wanted to do. It was suggested that once you get north of 9,000 feet it becomes an issue I don't know I've never done it. All campgrounds around Eli are 8 to 12,000 feet

[Fratto]

There does seem to be something magic about 10,000 feet. People that are susceptible to altitude issues have trouble that high. However, I have a lot of friends that do pretty well if they spend a couple of days at 5,000 to 8,000 feet on the way up. So if you go, just spend a couple of nights lower on the way up and you might be fine.

Also just watch your exertion level for the first day or two when you hit 10,000 and chances are you will be just fine.

For me, things are just amazing up that high and higher and I love being up there.

Unless you have underlying health issues, I say go for it!

[MJ243]

Hello Joe,
I lived and worked in Nevada for 15 years and drove all those roads many, many times. Hwy 50 is definitely the better choice if you want to see Nevada. Interstate 80 is better if you just want to set the cruise and let it go. If you are interested I can put together a more detailed route or you are welcome to call me too.
Regards,
Mark
775-842-0811

[MJ243]

[Joe Camper]

Very cool thank you. I'm a flatlander and panoramic views are what I'm looking for. On the map they tell you the height of the Peaks but I think a lot of these campgrounds are down in The Valleys between the ranges in more manageable elevations. I'm going to take you up on that offer call you one day I'll be leaving California headed back east sometime in May I think approximately.