California Trail Back Country Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

Accessing the Byway:

Start 26 miles north of Wells off US 93 or through Jackpot, Nevada along US 93.

Driving the Byway:

• Begin in Wells along US Highway 93.
• Continue north on US Highway 93 for 26 miles.
• Turn right at the Thousand Springs turnoff.
• Continue on the byway for 45 miles, where the byway divides.
• Either continue north and end 2 miles south of Jackpot, NV, or take Elko County Road East and end in Oakley, Idaho.