15 Activities
Great Basin Highway Road Trip From Las Vegas
Starts from
Las Vegas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
15
Duration
2 days
Length
439 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Las Vegas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
439 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
Rob Kachelriess
Travel Expert
- Explore the towering slot canyons at Cathedral Gorge.
- Travel underground to the mysterious Lehman Caves.
- Get acquainted with the Old West mountain culture of Ely, Nevada.
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If you appreciate peace, quiet, and gorgeous natural surroundings, the Great Basin Highway is one of the most underrated and rewarding road trips in Nevada. Along the way, you'll experience one of the least-visited National Parks in the country, a roadside slot canyon, and a taste of the state's infamous UFO culture.
The drive is recommended for a journey between spring and fall, as you'll want to avoid the snowy winter months when driving through Great Basin National Park.
The drive is recommended for a journey between spring and fall, as you'll want to avoid the snowy winter months when driving through Great Basin National Park.
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Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
If you appreciate peace, quiet, and gorgeous natural surroundings, the Great Basin Highway is one of the most underrated and rewarding road trips in Nevada. Along the way, you'll experience one of the least-visited National Parks in the country, a roadside slot canyon, and a taste of the state's infamous UFO culture.
The drive is recommended for a journey between spring and fall, as you'll want to avoid the snowy winter months when driving through Great Basin National Park.
The drive is recommended for a journey between spring and fall, as you'll want to avoid the snowy winter months when driving through Great Basin National Park.
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Rob Kachelriess
Travel Expert
- Explore the towering slot canyons at Cathedral Gorge.
- Travel underground to the mysterious Lehman Caves.
- Get acquainted with the Old West mountain culture of Ely, Nevada.
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Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
185 mi
Las Vegas to Ely: Discover Nevada's Natural Beauty
Ely, Nevada, isn't known as a big vacation destination, but it's full of mountain scenery and the Wild West spirit. Half the fun is getting there, with scenic parks to explore and glimpses into the state's mining history.
Don't delay hitting the road this morning. Your drive to Ely includes stops at Cathedral Gorge State Park and the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. Bring sunscreen because you'll be spending lots of time in the great outdoors.
8 Activities
Day 2
253 mi0.1 mi
Two State Parks, Caves, and Alpine Scenery on the Road Back Home
You're going to spend the second day of your trip exploring the Ward Charcoal Ovens and taking in the wonders of Great Basin National Park before returning home. Great Basin National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations in Nevada. It's also the least visited national park in the United States, so at times, it's almost like having all 77,000 acres to yourself.