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From prehistoric stories to revisiting the Old West, the Surprise Valley Barrel Springs Back-Country Byway reveals some of the secrets of the Great Basin Desert.

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English: From prehistoric stories to revisiting the Old West, the Surprise Valley Barrel Springs Back-Country Byway reveals some of the secrets of the Great Basin Desert.

Head North on this distinctive 93-mile driving tour takes the traveler through a wide variety of natural settings and points of interest. The Byway forms a loop that begins and ends in Cedarville, California and takes a minimum of three hours without stops. But travelers will be tempted to stop and enjoy a myriad of attractions along the California Nevada border. Wildlife, wildflowers and dynamic vistas are some favorites. There is a good chance visitors will spot pronghorn, deer, birds of prey and songbirds. Be sure to slow down during hours of darkness when traveling the Byway. Be sure to take your camera, especially if you're near Surprise Valley's Middle Lake at sunset.

A portion of the Byway is paved in California with the largest segment being improved gravel roads both in California and Nevada. The Nevada segment can be driven by all types of vehicles when the route is dry. Make sure you are fully equipped for this exciting journey with water, the right gear, sunscreen and good tires for a safe trip. Please remember to respect public and private property.

Pictured here, Mosquito Valley with Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area in the distance. Photo by Claude Singleton, BLM.
Date Taken on 29 June 2016, 12:14:17
Source Surprise Valley Barrel Springs Back-Country Byway
Author blmcalifornia
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by blmcalifornia at https://flickr.com/photos/50976304@N07/27387015493. It was reviewed on 11 February 2025 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark.

11 February 2025

Public domain This image is a work of a Bureau of Land Management* employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain in the United States.
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