TRANS-NEVADA TREK 2025
In May, a few of us from a couple other groups decided to drive the Pony Express Trail across Nevada. Beautiful scenery and a LOT of miles (2500 round trip). Here are some moments captured from this event!
Starting Point; 97 The Rock off SP 97North of Liberty
Now, the "scenic" route through South Central, WA.
Oakley catching bugs.
Interstate 82 in Washington. Zzzzzzz......
An isolated desert rain squall.
Destination Winnemucca, NV. First stop - Winnemucca Pizza!
First night's camp at Water Canyon Campground.
A little reward for all of our driving.
A perfect sunset at Water Canyon.
Next morning breakfast and rallying of the troops!
Rick & Tony's Defenders.
Jim & Yuka take the lead.
The troops in search of adventure in Grass Valley.
Navigation spot check.
Lunch stop in Grass Valley.
The Grenadier's.
Grass Valley hot spring fed tub in the middle of nowhere Nevada.
Back on the trail!
No shortage of dirty.
The Golden bug catcher.
Second night's camp.
Yuka making some delicious yakisoba.
Dan's campsite aglow.
Provision resupply in Wells.
Third night camp site outside GBNP.
Dan's campsite.
The ladder to comfort.
Afternoon charcuterie.
Tony after scaling Pride Rock.
Taco night!
Jim & Yuka after scaling Pride Rock.
It's always good to be organized.
Making our ascent to the base of Wheeler Peak. At this point we are at 8500 feet above sea level.
Wheeler Peak in the background.
Jim & Yuka mountain gazing.
The elevation speaks for itself.
Still climbing.
More elevation gain. Still heading up.
Wheeler Peak. 13065 feet.
Baker Peak 12306 feet.
Heading home. Stopped along the snake river.
Benchmark in Snake River Idaho.
Petroglyphs in Snake River, Idaho.
Snake River Happy Hour.
Decompressing from a very long drive.
Dan's Grenadier space station.
Heading home.
Some additional photos from the Grass Valley area, below.
All in all, an amazing trip with perfect weather. I would highly recommend Great Basin National Park.
Dan