Last Driven October 2020
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and SR 168, Clark Cty
Reassurance shield after the 168 junction
Location: US-93 and Lower Lake Access Rd, Lincoln Cty
A few miles later, US 93 enters the Pahrangat National Wildlife Refuge – one of the few places where 93 heads into a canyon of sorts.
Location: US-93 and Black Canyon Rd, Pahranagat Valley, Lincoln Cty
After that, we’ll pass through unincorporated Pahranagat Valley.
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and Black Canyon Rd, Lincoln Cty
Reassurance shield shortly thereafter.
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and Kane Springs Rd, Lincoln Cty
Reassurance banner after a back road up to Caliente that connects to SR 317
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and Weeping Willow St, Alamo
A few miles later, we’ll enter Alamo, which houses many of the people who work at Area 51, located just west of here.
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and Ash Springs Rd, Ash Springs
Just after Alamo, we’ll approach the smaller community of Ash Springs
Location: US-93 and SR 318, Lincoln Cty
A few miles after that, we’ll approach SR 318. 318 is a faster route from here to Ely than US-93, as 93 winds through the Great Basin National Park and Caliente, while 318 just heads due north
(Historic Photo: May 2012)
Location: US-93 and SR 318, Lincoln Cty
NDOT wants you to stay on US-93, however, as does the billboard in the background. Follow 318 towards Rachel, the closest community to Area 51 by the main access road, and Tonopah, a larger town on the west side of the state.
Location: US-93 and SR 318, Lincoln Cty
Rachel and Tonopah are actually served by SR 375, which we’ll approach about a half mile west of here. Turn left for 318 to 375.