Sunday, September 15, 2024
Day 13 — Desert Mountains in NV, CA Date: Sunday 9/15/2024 Destination: Grizzly Campground, Lake Davis (near Portola, CA) Travel Time: 7h Miles: 307 Notes: I love the northern Nevada landscape, and today’s ride didn’t disappoint. US Highway 50 is apparently known as “The Loneliest Highway” but everyone knows about it, so it’s not very lonely. However, after leaving Austin, NV headed west you can take Nevada Highway 722, which dips to the south and follows the old US 50 route. It was completely empty and the twisties through the passes were fun. Highly recommended. Stopped in Fallon for gas and to find a Micro SD card for the action camera. Walmart to the rescue. After Reno, I crossed into California and, I swear, it looks different. Norther California desert mountains are so beautiful. Camped at a nearly empty campground on Lake Davis (very end of the season). The host warned me rain was coming tomorrow.