Coyote Summit, a climb on the legendary Extraterrestrial Highway

Coyote Summit, a climb on the legendary Extraterrestrial Highway

Usa, north-america

Length

159 km

Elevation

1,710 m

Difficulty

moderate

Best Season

Year-round

Okay, road trip fans, buckle up for a seriously out-of-this-world drive! I'm talking about Coyote Summit, perched way up at 5,610 feet in the heart of Nevada's Lincoln County. You'll find it along the legendary Nevada State Route 375 – yep, the Extraterrestrial Highway! Keep your eyes peeled; folks have reported some seriously strange UFO sightings and other odd happenings along this stretch.

This lonesome paved road winds for almost 100 miles (159km, to be exact) through the vast Nevada desert. Starting near the ghost town of Crystal Springs (off State Route 318) and heading northwest to Warm Springs (on U.S. Route 6), it’s a real escape. Just a heads up, this climb can get pretty steep in sections, and desert weather can be unpredictable, so stay alert!

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Road Details

Country
Usa
Continent
north-america
Length
159 km
Max Elevation
1,710 m
Difficulty
moderate

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