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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2008

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MotoForever
August 2, 2014
I'd like to add a bit of information about this…
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ricksca
2 McR Points
April 21, 2014
Middlegate is all the author says it is.…
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Written Directions

Start in Carson City, NV and head east on US Highway 50. Continue on 50 through Massie and through the city of Fallon. From Fallon, continue eastbound on Hwy 50 for another 47 miles till you get to Middlegate. Of course you don't have to stop here if you like what you've rode on so far ... then continue heading east on "The Loneliest Road in America"!

Scenery

On this route, you will see the Nevada desert and all its beauty. As you travel over several different mountains and into several different valleys, the mountains and rock formations are breathtaking and kinda makes you think about what used to be out there millions of years ago. It's not uncommon to see wild horse running through the open valleys or even seeing the occasional rattle snake slithering across the road. If it's tall pine trees and green scenery you are looking for, this is not the ride for you!

Drive Enjoyment

Nevada has always been known for it awesome roadways. Old Hwy 50 is no exception. The road is nice and wide, very smooth and there are no potholes. It gets its name "The Loneliest Road In America" for one reason and one reason only...there is no traffic. It's not uncommon to travel 20 to 30 miles before seeing a single car. *Speed limits are mildly enforced until you get to Fallon. Once you get into Fallon, DO NOT GO ABOVE THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT!!! The Fallon police love to write speeding tickets. Once you exit the city limits of Fallon traveling eastbound, the speed limit increases from 45 mph to 70 mph. However, you will never see a state trooper and it's not uncommon for bikers to go in excess of 85 mph. It's the perfect road to ride wide open throttle.

Tourism Opportunities

The biggest amenity of Old Highway 50 is Middlegate Junction....which is located on the corner of Hwy 50 & Hwy 361. It's located approximately 47 miles east of Fallon. This place is the true definition of the old wild west. Middlegate Junction offers gas, a restaurant with awesome food and good inexpensive overnight lodging. The hospitality from the owners (Freda & Russ) is the best in Nevada. This is a 100% biker friendly establishment. Lastly, when you get to Middlegate Junction, make sure to ask the owners about the "Shoe Tree". If you are not sure about the "Shoe Tree", look it up on Google.





Photo contributed by visitor in May 09 - "Old stage coach station along the original Pony Express Trail"

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Sprintrider03
May 4, 2020
61 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I absolutely love this road, the old towns, the desert and riding over the various passes in the strongest cross winds I've ever experienced, 60-65 mph gusts. We rode east to west in the summer of 2013, ran into some interesting people doing the TAT. Funny story, I was talking to my wife (sena Bluetooth) and told here I was going to take off ahead, pull over and take pictures of her riding past me. I'm all set up, taking pictures and she zooms past at about 100mph. She doesn't bother slowing down so by the time I put the camera away and get back on my bike she's just a speck on the horizon. So needless to say it took awhile for me to catch up. Her response was "oh, you didn't tell me to slow down".
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wooly
July 3, 2021
640 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Nice ride with some nice stops along the way at Majors Station and Middlegate Station. Ended with a side trip to Virginia City.
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wooly
July 3, 2021
640 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Nice ride with some nice stops along the way at Majors Station and Middlegate Station. Ended with a side trip to Virginia City.
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