US Hwy 50 Nevada.."Loneliest Highway In America"...Epic Drive

[@weirdshibainu]

I live in Nevada. If you fly over in a plane, its featureless. If you drive, its beautiful. It's absolutely mind blowing at sunrise, sunset, or during thunderstorms as the shadows fleetingly reveal the secret vistas of the landscape.

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

As far as I know, US 50 is the only 2-lane road that completely traverses this country, from just outside of Baltimore, all the way to Sacramento, California. Drove the entire thing back in 1971, in my `65 Buick Riviera Gran Sport. That was a great trip ! The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Who, Tull, Yes, Creedence, and about 30 others were all in heavy rotation in the 8-track player :-)

[@robingilmore1444]

I used this road often when I was trucking. One of my favorites!

[@auntlavinia8170]

Thank you for indicating the towns we're passing through. I wish all video drive posters would follow your example!

[@joemanpjg]

My wife and I drove this in Sep of 1996 from Jackson Hole Wyo, overnight at the Parsonage House in Eureka and onto Lake Tahoe. Fantastic drive even bought a "Highway 50 Loneliest Road in America" tee shirt in Austin. Very few cars we saw on this hwy but unfortunately one was the Sheriff from Eureka and would you believe he was drivng a Camaro . And yes after following us for about 10 miles,he pulled us over when coming into Eureka. Did not get a ticket for speeding but got me for driving in the center of the road..Icing on the "Cake"....Fantastic time back then...and a fantastic drive on lonely 50. Can remember this spectacular trip like yesterday day.. Parsonage House in Eureka like an overnight dream..

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, RVerTV ,Russ 👍

[@smacdiesel]

I would have pulled over and made a cup of coffee, that is my kind of road! Thanks for another great one!

[@rvertv]

+smacdiesel i took a couple breaks... pulling the u -haul trailer was the spoiler

[@jrtej9575]

Gorgeous scenery, thanks for posting this. It's so nice to be able to see these places that I'll otherwise never be able to see!

[@tommyjones8490]

Made the trip on 50 twice, in a Toyota 4runner with my Tonkanese cat from Missouri to Ukiah CA., she was 17 when she passed a few years later, still cannot bring myself to watch the videos of our road trip......

[@Icprince2004]

My Grandfather was born in Fallon. His Dad & Uncle had a stage coach company that was involved in the last Wells, Fargo & Co. payroll robbery that wiped them out. They all moved to San Jose. This was in 1908.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Rick Le Blanc - I luv the history of some of these comments

[@johnwilliams640]

Was stationed in Fallon 69/71. Nice lil town

[@eventtrading]

the MOST BEAUTIFUL ROAD on the planet

[@eventtrading]

Agreed.

[@Himalayan786.5]

Wow feeling so peace to watch this lonely road...

[@edwardpaterson1957]

i love driving these type of highways, its was beautiful

[@pecatoribus64]

Awesome video!! It felt as if I was driving myself. Thanks for sharing!!

[@williamlawrence5455]

You know Russ I love watching you your Channel your drone shots really cool I got another person I watch her name is wonderhussy she's in Nevada based on Las Vegas but she goes to Old mining towns and ghost towns in Hot Springs hot springs in Nevada so cool you got to get on board you got to be checking out these places and your free time are you know what this video was awesome. To travel 600 miles got to see a lot of beautiful country thank you I really mean that thank you so much brings back good memories back when I was a kid 50 years ago well see you on the next video

[@norbertsiewert3917]

I have traveled that road. It not the loneliest. I have traveled through the Dakotas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. On some occasions, I did not encounter another vehicle for an hour. We are fortunate that there are still some sparsely populated areas.

[@aeiq1219]

US 50 is also on my bucket list, thanks for sharing your experience there. Happy Travels 🍺

[@gregorystavish7283]

Up here in N Idaho, this is on my road list going south ... thanks for a nice adventure

[@garthrichert5256]

Extremely beautiful. Thank you for your hard work bringing this to us. Cape Town.

[@lowellmccormick6991]

I drove Hwy 50 from Sacramento to Gunnison, Co. in 1973. It was an epic drive. So much so that I did it again in 2001 and once again in 2005. I agree that everyone should drive at least a part of Hwy 50 once in their life. For anyone interested in geology and driving, I recommend the series of books called "Roadside Geology". Each book covers the geology of a state along the interstates and state hwys and is referenced by mile marker.

[@juliepurpleskater1736]

I visited the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in the early 1990s. It was an amazing canyon, and even during the height of the summer tourist season, there were hardly any other cars there. I drove from viewpoint to viewpoint and marveled at the depth of the canyon. That place is definitely worth seeing.

[@TheJhtlag]

Bought that at Great Basin NP also John McPhee's book "Basin and Range" for an understanding of the larger picture. Used the first a little eg going up to Twin Falls.

[@bigsparky8888]

My Mother lived in N. Cali...I drove this one time and the second time with my friends...yes Pony Express route for sure...great ride...after Carson City...the road was too gorgous for words...hidden lake then Tahoe(I swam in when young...)Thanks...great memory...

[@byronshiadek3289]

Thanks for sharing this ride with you Brother.

[@socalxplorer]

My wife and I drove it and arrived in Ely spent the night. In the morning we were snowed in for the day. Glad we made it to Ely.

[@rogers68vette81]

Awesome video. That drive will have to wait another year.

[@patriley9449]

I just drove this road from west too east last week on my way to Tennessee. Drove all the way from Sacramento. This is probably my 10th trip on this road and I love it. Beautiful views, great road and solitude. This was my favorite section of the entire 2300 mile drive. I will drive it again next year just for the fun of it. I especially love Ely and Great Basin National Park .

[@vegaslady2023]

I think everyone should drive the Great Basin at least once... amazing

[@MrBIG-gz4ob]

Did u move to Tennessee

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great road trip, great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Iqbal_sibia]

We drove from fallon nv to all the way to iowa to see bridges of madison county .... its just beautiful drive .. i will do that again sometimes in near future . Thanks for refreshing my memories 🌻🌻

[@RaffCapp]

Fantastic! This road trip has been on my bucket list for years.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Been there, drove that, on my way back to North Carolina from my Route 66 trip driving my Mustang convertible with the top down.

[@joeyscheets2978]

Great quality video love your enthusiasm!

[@Bohica-tq3ps]

Neat video. Brought back memories of driving a 1990 Ford Festiva from Cali back to Iowa. The little Festiva didn't have enough power and would only pull the passes in 3d gear. An older couple at Fallon told us it would be best to not drive in the dark............it was open range and the cattle would come out and lay down on the warm pavement. They said the last thing you want to do is hit an angus cow laying in your lane with her back to you. Festiva against cow, nobody wins that one.

[@budstephens7239]

Bohica1966 I say your wrong , there would be a winner ..... the new car company you would be buying your new car from lol !!!

[@jamesparker6876]

Thanks for sharing your trip, relaxing, and real nice.

[@ozarksfarmerhansen8782]

Used to back haul out of Sparks going to Denver love this road a couple good eating spots very little traffic usually ran on to somebody to run and BS with most the way across, Western Colorado is absolutely beautiful in the evening Sun.

[@garyquelch5827]

Absolutely beautiful country as an Australian I really have to comment on your roads ...they are the best in the world

[@ApartmentKing66]

Then don't ever drive in California; your impression of "best roads" will be shot to hell in an instant.

[@djwestbrook36]

It depends on which state you are in

[@carlpasha]

Missus and I drove a camper van from Darwin to Perth, nearly 4000km counting side trips, in one month... roads not too shabby at all, until one took turn offs for campsites 'off the beaten track' (90 mile beach being a good example.) when it became just a semi-graded dirt road. Overall, though, a magnificent experience which we intend to repeat, maybe in the opposite direction from Perth to Cairns. Termite mounds as folk art are pretty cool and amusing, and the termites don't seem to mind!

[@roseboudreaux4645]

Gary Quelch Thank you Gary, I’d have to agree. 😂✌🏽🇺🇸

[@bigp20019]

This is on my bucket list I drive trucks for living and I always wanted to Drive across it

[@xstugee]

Your presentations are EXCELLENT and very viewer friendly!

[@irishstew5867]

You might want to look up the Lincoln Hwy, Hwy 50, and see how the Army, under General Pershing built this piece of road, on the Lincoln Hwy! Contact the NVDOT before you drive it, and they will send you a punch-card, where as you go through all the cities on the route, you get your card rubber-stamped in each one. Mail the completed card to the Governor, and you will get a wall-mountable certificate, with your name on it, that says you Survived the Loneliest Road in America.

[@RVingwithG]

Do you have MORE INFO on this you speak of? :)

[@longbowshooter5291]

@@RVingwithG Like he said, contact the NVDOT, they would be able to tell you everything.

[@maxwellthepig4419]

Thank you for sharing! Great job.

[@markcarey8426]

Brilliant. I had a great trip too. Many thanks. Never knew parts of Nevada were so high.

[@prebooomer]

Also the friendliest road in Nevada unless you are an Asshat, most of the people who live here are just plain common folk who like to hear of other things from far away places, like Reno, or San Francisco. I live near the old Ghost town of Belmont Nevada, so Fallon and Austin are the go to places for me. I love the serenity and the quiet of the mountainous area that I live in, wouldn't trade it for anyplace else. Thanks for the great video of our area, and stay safe out there.

[@xbersox]

drove several times on a big truck .loved it everytime

[@tootsla1252]

I was just there! Drove from Los Angeles to Twin Falls via Hwy 50. Stayed one night in the Ely Motel 6 - the skeeziest motel I've ever stayed in. The views along this highway are breathtaking - miles and mikes of gorgeous snowy peaks. I really enjoyed this drive.

[@terryballard4674]

Skeeziest? Is that like sleazy? :-)

[@kenuber4766]

Want to see Sleazy? Stay at the Clown Motel in Tonopah.. Frick'n Clowns are scary!!

[@terryballard4674]

@@kenuber4766 The only saving grace for Tonopah is that mining museum up on the hill. The rest of the town can blow away, & nobody would miss it :-)

[@kenuber4766]

@@terryballard4674 Boy you sure got that right. LOL. Spent 2,5 yrs there working on a Solar farm outside of town.

[@RogerThat1851]

Must make this trip just beautiful! Thanks for taking us along be safe.

[@rvertv]

+Roger Dole thanks roger

[@jacobmartinez9821]

The part of Nevada not many people see. Loving it man.

[@cclars6411]

Thank you very much. I worked at Cold Springs Station last year ( 2017 ) what a kick.

[@toriwolf5978]

Just discovered your channel wow nice drive , I’m riding my exercise bike while watching it makes it so much more interesting and see places I’ve never been , thanks for sharing.i hope you make them longer drives for us all to go with you on your adventures. This was way to short lol

[@odin1185]

Thank you so much for this video. You actually showed the scenery every other rver just shows their face and sometimes a tiny box with scenery so you basically just get to hear them talk about it.

[@Wolfsky9]

Sir---------in the summer of '77, my late-wife & I took US 50, going back to Denver, from LA. wE DECIDED TO JUST TRY IT & SEE , & WE ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. There's a part of me, that many times wishes, I could live in a small town like Fallon & Ely Nevada. I'm a big city boy, but I love the small towns on old Route 66, & on US 50. We cut over to Hwy. 285, through the Mountains of Colorado, & finally back to Denver, in 2+ days. We drove our '70 Ford Maverick, a 6 Cylinder engine, with A/C & Automatic Tranny, with new tires, a full check up in LA, & we never had a problem. ----------One of my very best memories, ever. I used to love to drive. ---------------Sadly now, I don't drive anymore. It saddens me, but at 74 y/o, it's just not smart or safe. --------------------------Wolfsky9, 74 y/o

[@thejerseyj1636]

The US routes are the way to go. Especially out west, but from about Ohio on out to California US 50 is really great. I love the "Two Lane Blacktop" because that's where you really see America. Coming into and out of the towns and cities along the way.

[@ritalockett9788]

Some of these towns look like they should be in a movie. The sky looked beautiful.

[@RutherfordTony]

I love little towns. They can have a ton of interesting things about them. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. Safe travels!

[@rvertv]

+Nomadic Traveler thank you

[@vegaslady2023]

I drive from Las Vegas to Boise on the Great Basin Highway.. never ever let my tank get below 1/2.. enjoyed this video..

[@carlosherring7577]

Thanks for bringing back some really good memories

[@oklahomafreedom5536]

Loved this ❤️ video. My late wife and I drove this in 1989, in a 71 Ford LTD car, headed to California. We really enjoyed it. Very fun drive. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@davidg5369]

Didn't find this till today 8/5/19 but thoroughly enjoyed your vid. Wouldn't mind making that trip myself & I'm on the east coast. Thx!

[@donaldgreen7471]

Retired and never been the RV route. Your vid got me wanting to. Enjoyed it.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

your video really conveys the wide open spaces that we in england can only dream of ,thankyou.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Richard - the wild, American West, no other place like it on earth - lol

[@jayrocplie]

US 50 interstate looks awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@rvertv]

+Island Rider Jayrocpile its a nice drive

[@michaeltipton5500]

We drove a highway from Winnemucca NV to Lakeview OR. That road is just a descolent but only about 180 miles.

[@markhine4020]

As . a trucker from PA. I made a round trip out thru Fallon. Beautiful little oasis in the desert. Never got to travel U.S.50 but ive heard its a fun drive except in winter. Thanks for sharing your fjourney. Be safe out there.

[@louisleavitt1432]

one of the best road trip i every took

[@Rockhound6165]

Loneliest road I've ever been on was the stretch of I-40 from Amarillo, Tx. to Tucumcari, NM. We didn't see a single vehicle the entire trip.

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

Studa Baker Try US 212 From BELLE FOURCHE (Yes, You Pronounce The R In FOURCHE, Hence Like Number 4) SD To CROW AGENCY GARRYOWEN MT!!

[@0906blue]

I was in Amarillo to see an old friend, that place was yuck.

[@jimmym3352]

@Dave Smith That's what I'm wondering. It's a pretty major route across country. I drove it when I was relocating when I was in the Navy, but I returned home for my 30 days of leave (plus a few more for travel) from Virginia to Las Vegas (my home town). There's plenty of traffic, not just from freight semi trucks, but passenger cars as well.

[@michaelambrosano938]

Lol,.I just traveled that stretch,..not many travelers to be sure,..but still lots of trucks

[@AmitSingh-zn1kz]

@@jimmym3352 I agree. I have driven four times on I-40 in that stretch. It is fairly busy, as you have written. Once, in my case, a poorly-fastened sheet (plywood or steel, I am not sure) flew off from another vehicle. Fortunately, it did not hit another vehicle or person!

[@frostbitevinnie]

Brings back memories. Went west to east on a motorcycle in 110 f heat! You did not mention all the rock signage on the shoulders. Pretty entertaining!

[@joemanpjg]

not so lonely..when i drove it a few years ago,for about 10 miles a cop followed me in a chevy camaro, when driving into Eureka he gave me a ticket for driving on the center line.He was hoping to get me for speeding but i had a hunch he could be a cop. We stayed at the beautiful Parsonage Cottage in Eureka an old chuch turned into this magnificient cottage wine cellar and all..Hope u picked up your souvenir shirt "lonliest highway in America ". fantastic road to drive

[@ApartmentKing66]

Yeah, doncha just love when cops patrol desolate roads for the sole purpose of catching speeders? I'm normally in their corner, but sometimes, it seems like they needlessly go out of their way just for the sake of writing tickets to give themselves something to do and to look good to their bosses. It's as if it's one big game to them. If someone's tearing down I-80 through Reno at 100 mph, that's one thing. But to sit with a radar/lidar gun on, say, US 375 between Warm Springs and Rachel (or any other stretch of road in the middle of nowhere where you can do 100 without even realizing it), that's ridiculous.

[@StevenSeven]

Thanks for sharing your journey. That drive is on my bucket list. So pretty, so peaceful. 😀

[@potsandpans960]

I lived in Fallon for many years back when I work at the air base. Lots of helo rides to work on tracking equipment on the mountain tops.

[@mcanning51]

Thanks Russ for the HWY 50 tour. Adding to my bucket list. Love the old mining towns, be safe out there.

[@rvertv]

+mcanning51 thank you !!!

[@biap401]

Thank you! Please add more videos.

[@norcaldave9904]

what an awesome drive...wow...thanks for sharing...along for the ride...nice.

[@rvertv]

+Nor Cal Dave thanks dave

[@pzakkly3976]

Thank you for sharing your drive it sure is beautiful, something I must do it’s just amazing How gorgeous this country is

[@smflatt]

That lonely old road is just as beautiful from the cab of a tractor-trailer rig! I drove that once, about 30 years ago, from Ely to Carson City. Gorgeous drive!

[@markwood1097]

fun going back looking @ your older vids knocking them down one by one......

[@borkborknomnom6406]

I live in Fallon and I will tell you where my favorite stop along this route is... A little 1 horse stop named Middle Gate it was a stop on the Pony Express. Great place to stop for a burger about 50 miles east of Fallon.

[@bettybaca6782]

I grew up in Fallon. So good to see my home state. Thank you.

[@carolhieter3916]

What a beautiful drive. I grew up in Nevada, & used to drive all over the state. Thanks for the video & the memories.

[@MRJULIOAVILA]

I'll put it on my bucket list. Thank you for the great video and narration.

[@sharynleato5880]

How enjoyable! Thank you.

[@stevenpilling5318]

I always wondered what that country was like. It's nowhere near as barren as I thought. Those small towns on the way seem to be prosperous enough, too.

[@ericwilliams2317]

I'm heading back out there in May for the first time in almost 30 yrs. Compared to the roads over here in the UK your desert roads are a dream. Can't wait to get back there again, and hopefully my wife will appreciate that part of the world as much as I do

[@1988deef]

I just took a ride with you in your car through Nevada. Beautiful scenery, pleasant voice and no disturbing music. Thanks for picking me up!

[@claudermiller]

I've traveled US50 since I was a baby in the 50's in Ohio. Abandoned motels, drive in theaters, I even remember a playhouse built to look like a shoe along it. It's history.

[@gcragg11]

just rode this road on my Harley this summer. Thoroughly enjoyed it

[@oriolesfan129]

Thanks for the video. My Bucket List is to round trip the ENTIRE length of US 50 from Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, California and back.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Orioles Fan - Just do it, will be a great experience - I’ve traveled cross country 4 times taking different routes each time. America the Beautiful 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AmitSingh-zn1kz]

@@jolenaagapisou3803 So true. Open spaces impart such a humbling experience.

[@downundasvideos6402]

What a wonderful drive, thanks for a quality video with a spot-on commentary. The towns are what I expected to see on the "old wild west"!

[@rvertv]

+Downunda's Videos it was a cool ride... thanks !!

[@craigrobinson5631]

Live off of 50 just east of Dayton. Learned how to drive on 50. Getting a bit crowded now once you get into Fallon. But is still a site to see.

[@RoadtriPlus]

Great work, awesome video. Thank you for sharing, my friend.

[@myjeepzia]

Great video and beautiful scenery more fun watching on a big screen crisp clear picture went through Nevada few times beautiful state . Thanks Russ

[@rvertv]

+myjeepzia thank you

[@paulricci7696]

Real Rugged Nevada very scenic. good video!

[@kathylynne8872]

Ok, you win. You've made me want to see that road. Yes, the views are beautiful and the open road is calling me. Seeing new places, seeing new things and meeting new people too. The open road, that's the place to be, it's grey and black ribbons on calling me. And I am stuck here.

[@davypeugeot]

Great video ,thank you for sharing ,watching from south east Ireland

[@dreamsofsnow6521]

I've taken this route many times west to East and vice versa and I usually always spend the night in Delta , Utah.

[@merlinjust4753]

Two years ago I went from Iowa to California, up to Washington and back home. Drove a lot of the roads you have shown.

[@scottdeney5970]

Thanks Russ... That was a great trip, and I want to go there. I think I drove that road when I was about 4 years old with my Dad.

[@rvertv]

+Scott Deney its a long ride but worth it

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Russ! I watched your video of the Loneliest Hwy in America US Route 50 and it looks spectacular! I have to all of the Utah National Parks and next time I'm there I will drive that scenic highway to Carson City and head south to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Great video Russ!

[@imfamemitotero7171]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@treasureisland3778]

* I took hwy 50 back in 2001 as a truck driver..took it in a snowstorm once i hit higher elevation. Big rigs are not really recommended in the winter.👀But..this was a late september surprise lol. Anyway enjoyed the ride. great video my friend & thanks for sharing. Happy trails!*

[@cooperjackson614]

Great vid. I took Hwy 6 which runs south out of Ely to Bishop CA last week amazing and very lonely.

[@Gold3n8oY3]

This look amazing.

[@kholsteen]

Rode a motorcycle across this highway back in 2014 . Loved it .

[@stevethompson3811]

I really enjoyed this. Clear, crisp video with excellent narration.. Pleasure driving with you! We took this route several years ago and enjoyed the abandon. The stars at night were overwhelming.

[@greatlakemommy545]

I like the loneliest highway roads because of less traffics, So peaceful and beautiful scenic roads!