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Flock to Pyramid Lake

Updated Feb 9, 2012

Pyramid Lake, on the Paiute Indian Reservation, just north of Reno, Nevada, is an unexpected deep blue jewel surrounded by desert mountains. Even more surprisingly, it hosts one of the largest nesting colonies of American White Pelicans in North America.
Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway Overview

Jul 17, 2003

Pyramid Lake, with its sparkling waters and sandy shores, is like a bright jewel in the Nevada desert landscape. The Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway, beginning in Sparks, Nevada, and circling around the southern edge of the lake, will take you on a trip that will inspire reverence of the landscapes of the West. Famous for its unique natural tufa rock formations and eerily crystal-clear water, Pyramid Lake is not a typical recreational destination but it is certainly an extraordinary adventure.

1-Day Trip: Pyramid Lake Tour
(Nevada)

Byway travelers can start in either Sparks or Wadsworth, because the driving directions given here start and end in the Reno/Sparks area. Beginning in Sparks you can take State Route 445 north bound to Sutcliffe to enjoy fishing, swimming, and having a picnic along the west...