Road trip guide: Conquering McKinney Tanks Summit
McKinney Tanks Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.951m (6,400ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Set high within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 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.
Located about 18 miles east of Tonopah, Nevada, 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.