Nevada route stop · Loneliest Road
Hickison Petroglyphs
ancient rock art at a quiet free pullout
Featured driveThe Loneliest Road (US-50)
StateNevada
Drive length~410 miles (NV)
Trip time2–3 days
Hickison Petroglyphs is one of the places Roamward flags on the The Loneliest Road (US-50) because it gives the drive its texture: ancient rock art at a quiet free pullout. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Loneliest Road runs Carson City → Baker, NV. Big-empty Nevada, basin and range.
Nearby route stops
- Spencer Hot Springs — free cowboy soaking tubs out on open BLM land (Loneliest Road)
- Great Basin National Park — Lehman Caves and bristlecone pines at the road’s end (Loneliest Road)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Loneliest Road stops like this.
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