Driving from Elko to Reno in march (Las Vegas, Hawthorne: hotel, buying)

[suz406]

We are driving to Reno from Alberta with our toy hauler in March and am wondering what the roads are like from Elko to Reno. More so the mountain passes if any. Have never went this way before so am uncertain of the highways. Then we are off to Las vegas so think the highways should be fine that way. All info is greatly appreciated.

[.highnlite]

Elko to Reno it is an interstate, only one hill of consequence, Golconda, you will go down it, and aside from the remote possibility of a freezing rain ice condition, You should have no problem.

Reno to Las Vegas is mostly two lane road with very isolated sections, the only real chance of snow is through Tonopah, maybe 10 miles of possible snow. In that 400 miles there are three towns, that can be called towns. Hawthorne, Tonopah, Beatty, and then there is Goldfield which is a largely abandoned town.

I advise you make the trip in two days, camp anywhere off the pavement.

[suz406]

We willl stay in Reno for a few days to ski before heading to Vegas. I was just worried about the mountain passes from Elko to Reno. When I look on mapquest there seems to be a climb around Battle mountain area. But thanks for the info and having a 4x4 truck with winter tires it should all be okay. Its just the climbs that are lots when we are pulling a toyhauler. Its better to be prepared on the highways and roads before travelling that way. We will be on highway 80 by the looks of things.

[.highnlite]

Emigrant Pass shows on the map, the climb from Carlin to the summit is about 400 feet. The descent into Battle Mountain is less than a thousand feet.

[cre8lite]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

Goldfield which is a largely abandoned town.

Goldfield is making a comeback, slowly but surely. With the solar plant going in at Tonopah & all the recent mine activity....there is a sign of life in Goldtown once again

[.highnlite]

Originally Posted by cre8lite

Goldfield is making a comeback, slowly but surely. With the solar plant going in at Tonopah & all the recent mine activity....there is a sign of life in Goldtown once again

i have often considered buying the hotel, fixing it up, bring in Euros and Japanese tourists, do horse and stage coach rides, complete with hold ups. Jeep to gold mines. Put in a good redlight brothel. Give the folks a good western thrill.

[cre8lite]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

i have often considered buying the hotel, fixing it up, bring in Euros and Japanese tourists, do horse and stage coach rides, complete with hold ups. Jeep to gold mines. Put in a good redlight brothel. Give the folks a good western thrill.

the hotel IS fixed up, as is the fire station (at least the outside). they are working on the high school next. tell ya what, you buy it & fix up the inside too, i'll stop by there each & every time i pass thru town

[.highnlite]

Is the hotel open for business? It has been a decade since I last drove through Goldfield.

[cre8lite]

no, not open. goldfield has a fabulous historical society, which collects $$$$ to fix up the old places in town. not necessarily to OPEN them, but make 'em pretty on the outside. places they have fixed up so far: the fire dept, the hotel & the courthouse (which is occupied by the s/o). they are working on the high school next.

there are some independent businesses that are opening - there's a gas station (with outrageous prices), a cafe, a yucca mountain info center & at least 1 antique store. they have opened in existing buildings that may not look like much on the outside, but are sturdy enough to open for biz

[.highnlite]

20 years or so ago a fellow dumped a bunch of money into the Hotel, then he went belly up and never finished the job.