Wide view of the Barrel Springs Backcountry Byway near Lake City, CA, showing high-desert basin with wetlands, sagebrush plains, and a dirt road winding through the landscape under a clear blue sky

Barrel Springs Backcountry Byway: Explore Nevada’s Forgotten Overland Trail Through Washoe and Modoc

ByJeremy Kay

Why Barrel Springs Backcountry Byway Deserves a Spot on Your Off-Road Bucket List If you’re hunting for a backcountry trail that flies under the radar but still delivers scenic solitude, off-road challenge, and the kind of views that stick with you—Barrel Springs Backcountry Byway is a solid pick. Located where Washoe County, Nevada, meets Modoc…