Road trip guide: Conquering McKinney Tanks Summit in Nevada

McKinney Tanks Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.951m (6,400ft) above sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

McKinney Tanks Summit

Where is McKinney Tanks Summit?

The pass is located about 18 miles east of Tonopah, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Is the road to McKinney Tanks Summit paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called U.S. Route 6 (US 6). The two-lane road, also known as Grand Army of the Republic Highway, has mostly sweeping curves and dramatic changes in elevation. The road marks the western end of a coast to coast highway extending a distance of 3,198.87 mi (5,148.08 km) through 14 states.

How busy is the road to McKinney Tanks Summit?

The traffic in this asphalted, twisty and scenic road is usually light to moderate, and there’s a potential of loose range stock on the highway. All trucks carrying hazardous materials much register with the Nevada Department of Transportation.

 

 

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