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| Keywords: byway nature landscape california nevada road travel wildlife wildflowers vista deer pronghorn songbirds birds of prey birdsofprey journey history historic heritage culture cultural valley great basin greatbasin desert prehistoric old west oldwest west western stories outdoors public lands publiclands roadtrip outdoor plain field grassland From prehistoric stories to revisiting the Old West, the Surprise Valley Barrel Springs Back-Country Byway reveals some of the secrets of the Great Basin Desert. Head North on this distinctive 93-mile driving tour takes the traveler through a wide variety of natural settings and points of interest. The Byway forms a loop that begins and ends in Cedarville, California and takes a minimum of three hours without stops. But travelers will be tempted to stop and enjoy a myriad of attractions along the California Nevada border. Wildlife, wildflowers and dynamic vistas are some favorites. There is a good chance visitors will spot pronghorn, deer, birds of prey and songbirds. Be sure to slow down during hours of darkness when traveling the Byway. Be sure to take your camera, especially if you're near Surprise Valley's Middle Lake at sunset. A portion of the Byway is paved in California with the largest segment being improved gravel roads both in California and Nevada. The Nevada segment can be driven by all types of vehicles when the route is dry. Make sure you are fully equipped for this exciting journey with water, the right gear, sunscreen and good tires for a safe trip. Please remember to respect public and private property. Pictured here, Mosquito Valley with Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area in the distance. Photo by Claude Singleton, BLM. From prehistoric stories to revisiting the Old West, the Surprise Valley Barrel Springs Back-Country Byway reveals some of the secrets of the Great Basin Desert. Head North on this distinctive 93-mile driving tour takes the traveler through a wide variety of natural settings and points of interest. The Byway forms a loop that begins and ends in Cedarville, California and takes a minimum of three hours without stops. But travelers will be tempted to stop and enjoy a myriad of attractions along the California Nevada border. Wildlife, wildflowers and dynamic vistas are some favorites. There is a good chance visitors will spot pronghorn, deer, birds of prey and songbirds. Be sure to slow down during hours of darkness when traveling the Byway. Be sure to take your camera, especially if you're near Surprise Valley's Middle Lake at sunset. A portion of the Byway is paved in California with the largest segment being improved gravel roads both in California and Nevada. The Nevada segment can be driven by all types of vehicles when the route is dry. Make sure you are fully equipped for this exciting journey with water, the right gear, sunscreen and good tires for a safe trip. Please remember to respect public and private property. Pictured here, Mosquito Valley with Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area in the distance. Photo by Claude Singleton, BLM. | ||||
