America's Scenic Byways

Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

30.2 miles - Two hours to drive (including backtracking) or all day to enjoy the byway.

Pyramid Lake, sponsored by Native Americans, takes you to one of the largest desert lakes in the world. It is landlocked on the barren desert floor and its colors change from green, to turquoise, to deep blue. The lake is also a resting place for a variety of migrating waterfowl.