California State Route 299, US-395 to NV State Line

 

APM: 41

Location: SR 299 and US 395, Modoc Cty

Reassurance shield after the US 395 split, as 299 heads on its final trajectory. This part of SR 299 was never part of US 299.

APM: 46

Location: SR 299 and Parker Creek Rd, Modoc Cty

SR 299 makes a quick ascent up the Warner Mountains before heading to Cedarville.

APM: 52

Location: SR 299 and CR 52, Modoc Cty

This is actually one of the more unexpectedly scenic stretches of random road I have had the pleasure of driving.

APM: 56

Location: SR 299 and Patterson St, Cedarville

A couple miles later, we’ll descend the mountains and enter Cedarville.

APM: 57

Location: SR 299 and Main St, Cedarville

Stay straight for SR 299 as we approach the turnoff down to Gerlach, Nev, which provides a paved connection to Reno.

APM: 57

Location: SR 299 and Main St, Cedarville

Reassurance shield after that turnoff as we head out of Cedarville.

APM: 58

Location: SR 299 and CR 23, Modoc Cty

As we head out of Cedarville, we’re advised that there’s not much for 100 miles.

APM: 66

Location: SR 299 and Old SR 8A, Modoc Cty

A few miles later, we’re into the desert and pavement ends as we approach the Nevada line.

APM: 66

Location: SR 299 and Old SR 8A, Modoc Cty

SR 299 turns into old Nevada SR 8A, signed by Washoe County as SR 8A.

 W to US-395

 N to OR State LineS to SR 299