Fort Churchill to Wellington Back Country Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

Driving the Byway:

  • Begin at Fort Churchill State Historic Park, located 7 miles south of Silver Springs NV along US 95/US 95A.
  • Drive west on Nevada State Route 2B for 21 miles. This road follows the route of the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
  • Turn south at Dayton and drive 29 miles through the Pine Nut Mountains, above Eldorado Canyon, and through the Como Mining District.
  • Drop down to Wellington on Nevada State Route 208.