List of Bureau of Land Management Back Country Byways

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Bureau of Land Management Back Country Byways
Back Country Byways highlighted with brown squares
System information
Length2,952 mi[1] (4,751 km)
Formed1989 (1989)[1]
Highway names
InterstatesInterstate nn (I-nn)
US HighwaysUS Highway nn, US Route nn (US nn)
StateVaries by state
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The Bureau of Land Management Back Country Byways are roads that have been designated by the Bureau of Land Management as scenic byways. Some are also National Scenic Byways or National Forest Scenic Byways. The program was initiated in 1989 and 54 byways have since been designated in the Western United States.[1] Each byway is classified Type I-IV based on the vehicles that can traverse it.

  • Type I—Roads are paved or have an all weather surface and have grades that are negotiable by a normal touring car. These roads are usually narrow, slow speed, secondary roads.
  • Type II—Roads require high-clearance vehicles such as trucks or 4-wheel drives. These roads are usually not paved, but may have some type of surfacing. Grades, curves, and road surface are such that they can be negotiated with a 2-wheel drive high clearance vehicle without undue difficulty.
  • Type III— Roads require 4-wheel drive vehicles or other specialized vehicles such as dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), etc. These roads are usually not surfaced, but are managed to provide for safety considerations and resource protection needs. They have grades, tread surfaces, and other characteristics that will require specialized vehicles to negotiate.
  • Type IV—Trails that are managed specifically to accommodate dirt bike, mountain bike, snowmobile, or ATV use. These are usually single track trails.[2]

List[edit]

Type Name State(s) Length (mi) Length (km) Southern or western terminus Northern or eastern terminus Description Ref(s).
III Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway Colorado 63 101 US 550 in Ouray or Silverton CO 149 in Lake City This route winds its way to an elevation of 12,800 feet (3,900 m), crossing Engineer and Cinnamon passes. The rugged scenery includes river meadows, alpine tundra, ghost towns, and ore mills. [3][4][5]
II Barrel Springs Back Country Byway California, Nevada 93 150 CA 299 in Cedarville Loops through Washoe County and returns to Cedarville This route in the Tricorner Region of California and Nevada travels through rugged terrain perfect for wildlife viewing. Following portions of the California Trail, historical buildings and evidence of emigrant life remain along the route, testifying of early settlers' trials on the frontier. [6]
I Big Sheep Creek Back Country Byway Montana 51 82 Big Sheep Creek Road and I-15 near Dell Medicine Lodge Road and MT S-324 near Grant An isolated route through the canyons and valleys of the Tendoy Mountains of southwestern Montana. The road is mostly two-lane gravel, and provides many opportunities for viewing bighorns, elk, and trout. [7]
I Big Sky Back Country Byway Montana 105 169 Old Highway 10 in Terry US 2 and MT 13 near Wolf Point Crossing a variety of different landscapes, including the Terry Badlands, the byway follows much of the Regina-Yellowstone Trail, once used as the principal route from Canada to Yellowstone National Park. [8]
II Bitter Springs Back Country Byway Nevada 28 45 Northshore Road in Lake Mead NRA Valley of Fire Road near Crystal Traverses the scrubland desert of the Muddy Mountains and Bitter Spring Valley, passing colorful and unique sandstone formations. [9] [10]
II Black Hills Back Country Byway Arizona 21 34 US 191 east of Safford US 191 in Clifton Primitive route through the Black Hills, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, horseback riding, and rock collecting. [11]
III Bradshaw Trail California 75 121 Summit and Gas Line Roads near Coachella Canal CA 78 south of Blythe Historic overland stage route connecting the Arizona gold fields to Southern California. Passes through the Chuckwalla, Orocopia, and Mule mountains. [12]
II Buckhorn Back Country Byway California, Nevada 27 43 US 395 in Ravendale Washoe County Route 447 north of Gerlach Route showcases unique flora, fauna, and geology of the southern Modoc Plateau, including Ponderosa Pine, migratory waterfowl, wild burros, and sand dunes. [13]
III Bull Creek Pass National Back Country Byway Utah 68 109 Trachyte Ranch Road and UT 276 northeast of Mount Hillers Lone Cedar Road and UT 95 east of Bull Mountain Remote and rugged route through the Henry Mountains, one of the last-surveyed areas of the contiguous United States. [14] [15]
I California Trail Back Country Byway Nevada 96 154 CR 761 and US 93 near Jackpot; CR 765 and US 93 near Wilkins CR 762 near the Utah border Follows sections of the California National Historic Trail, an overland pioneer route used by western settlers and emigrants in the 19th century. Features include historic ruins, wagon wheel ruts, natural springs, and outdoor recreation opportunities. [10]
II Chain of Craters Back Country Byway New Mexico 36 58 CR 42 and NM 117 CR 42 and NM 53 This byway follows Cibola County Road 42, showcasing the cinder cones and lava fields of the Chain of Craters in El Malpais National Monument. The route also provides access to the Continental Divide Trail. [16]
- Chimney Peak Back Country Byway California 0 0 - - Remote route through the sagebrush-pinyon desert of the Chimney Peak Wilderness. Riparian habitats provide for wildlife viewing and seasonal wildflowers. Former Type II byway; date of de-designation unknown. [17]
I/II Christmas Valley Back Country Byway Oregon 93 150 Old Lake Rd and OR 31 in Silver Lake; CR5-10 and OR 31 in Fort Rock BLM Road 6151 Loop through the high desert sand dunes and lava fields of central Oregon. Natural sites include Fort Rock, the Fossil Lake playa, Crack in the Ground, and the Lost Forest. [18][19]
I Cow Creek Back Country Byway Oregon 45 72 I-5 exit 80 in Glendale I-5 exit 103 in Myrtle Creek Rustic and historic route following Cow Creek through the Oregon Coast Range, featuring farms and ranches, forests, and numerous sites detailing the history of gold mining in Oregon. Also an Oregon State Scenic Byway. [20][21]
I Diamond Loop Back Country Byway Oregon 69 111 Diamond Ln and OR 205 in Diamond Lava Bed Rd and OR 78 in Princeton Route passes through desert and marshland, featuring migratory fowl and wild horses around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the volcanic landscapes of the Diamond Craters, and the Pete French Round Barn, a relic of Oregon's ranching history. [22]
II Fort Churchill to Wellington Back Country Byway Nevada 67 108 NV 208 and NV 289 in Wellington Fort Churchill State Historic Park Fort Churchill was built in order to protect the Pony Express riders and settlers against the natives in the area. [10]
I Galice to Hellgate Back Country Byway Oregon 40 64 National Forest boundary west of Merlin Merlin Rd and I-5 in Grants Pass Scenic route through the deep river canyon of the Rogue River. Features opportunities for rafting and fishing in and around Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest and the Rouge River National Recreation Trail. [23]
IV Garnet Back Country Byway Montana 12 19 Garnet Ridge Road and MT 200 near Potomac Elk Creek Servce Road Travels through mountainous wilderness to the Garnet and Coloma ghost towns. Recreation opportunities include, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, and camping. [24][25][26]
III Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway Colorado 131 211 CO 115 in Florence US 24 in Florissant Follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading to high mountain gold camps, fossil sites, and numerous historic sites. The Shelf and Phantom Canyon Roads cut along unpaved routes through winding canyons. Also a National Scenic Byway and a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway. [27][28]
II Gold Butte Back Country Byway Nevada 62 100 Red Bluff Springs and Mud Wash Roads I-15 and NV 170 near Riverside Traverses a remote and rugged section of the Virgin Mountains near Lake Mead. As part of Gold Butte National Monument, the byway provides access to the ghost town of Gold Butte, Little Finland rock formations, petroglyph sites, wildlife habitats, and wilderness areas. [29][30]
I Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway Oregon 33 53 Forest Road 1160 near Illahe Grave Creek and Galice Roads near Galice Route through the Rogue River Canyon in the Siskiyou Mountains. [31]
I Guadalupe Back Country Byway New Mexico 30 48 NM 137 near Carlsbad Caverns National Park NM 137 and US 285 near Carlsbad This backway crosses portions of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Guadalupe Escarpment, and Lincoln National Forest in southern New Mexico. Starting near Brantley Lake State Park and proceeding southwest to Sitting Bull Falls, this route is also a State Scenic Backway. [32][33]
III Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway Arizona 11 18 Eagle Eye Road near Sunwest Harquahala Peak The byway runs adjacent to the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness and contains a wide variety of desert flora and fauna across varied elevations and ecosystems. Historic structures such as stone houses, mines, and the Harquahala Peak Observatory adorn the route. [34]
I Lake Valley Back Country Byway New Mexico 48 77 NM 27 and NM 26 near Nutt NM 152 and I-25 near Hillsboro This backway is between the Mimbres and Caballo mountains and the Cookes Range in southwestern New Mexico. Passes through ranching land and features the ghost town of Lake Valley. Also a State Scenic Byway. [35][36][37]
I/II Lakeview to Steens Mountain Back Country Byway Oregon 90 140 OR 78 and Lava Bed Road in New Princeton US 395 and OR 140 near Lakeview Explores the Warner Valley and Mountains of the high desert of southeast Oregon. The National Antelope Refuge, Hart Mountain, and valley marshes provide opportunities for recreation and wildlife viewing. [38]
I Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway Idaho 36 58 ID 28 in Tendoy Loops through Lemhi Pass and returns to Tendoy Route explores the high Rockies along the Continental Divide Trail and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail of eastern Idaho. Passing through Salmon-Challis National Forest, the area is largely unchanged since the Corps of Discovery's 1805 expedition. [39][40]
I Los Caminos Antiguos Colorado 129 208 US 285 in Alamosa CO 17 at the New Mexico state line Traverses the San Luis Valley, passing Colorado's oldest community, the Great Sand Dunes, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. Also a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway [41][42]
I/II Lovelock Cave Back Country Byway Nevada 20 32 Lovelock Cave Meridian Road and NV 397 in Lovelock Route travels through a playa of the former Lake Lahontan towards Lovelock Cave. Having yielded numerous 2,000-year-old artifacts, the cave is one of the Great Basin's most important archaeological sites. [10] [43]
I Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway Oregon 43 69 US 20 and OR 27 near Millican US 26 and OR 27 in Prineville Route traverses through hilly sections of Oregon's high sagebrush desert and the basalt bluffs of the wild and scenic Lower Crooked River canyon. [44]
I Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway Oregon 32 51 Deschutes River Road near Dant OR 216 near Grass Valley Byway follows a former railway bed along the Deschutes River, through the multi-colored walls of a canyon made of Columbia River basalt. This wild and scenic river provides many recreational opportunities, such as rafting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. [45]
II Lunar Crater Back Country Byway Nevada 24 39 US 6, 31 miles east of NV 375 Loops through Nye County and returns to US 6 Route loops through the cinder cones and basalt flows of Central Nevada's Lunar Crater volcanic field, including the Easy Chair crater and the Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark. [10][46]
I Main Oregon Trail Back Country Byway Idaho 102 164 Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry I-84 and Blacks Creek Road near Boise Route follows the main Oregon Trail from the crossing of the Snake River near Glenns Ferry to Bonneville Point, southeast of Boise. [39][47]
II Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway Montana 80 130 MT 236 in Winifred Knox Ridge Road and US 191 near the Fred Robinson Bridge Route traverses the central Montana badlands along remote portions of the wild and scenic section of the Missouri River.The byway follows portions of the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic trails, and passes through the geologically and biologically diverse Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. [48][49][50][51]
II Mt. Wilson Back Country Byway Nevada 66 106 US 93 at Pony Springs US 93 and NV 322 in Pioche The byways passes through volcanic basins and canyons as it ascends the Wilson Range. Historic mining buildings and cemeteries can be explored among the piñon-juniper forests of the desert, while the higher elevation ponderosa-aspen forests provide opportunities for wildlife viewing. [10]
I Nestucca River Back Country Byway Oregon 48 77 Blaine Road and US 101 in Beaver Meadowlake Road and OR 47 in Carlton Byway travels through the wooded canyon of the Nestucca River, an Oregon State Scenic Waterway. The canyon walls are made up of ancient seafloor sandstone and basalt, where abundant rainfall in the Coastal Range's temperate rain forest yields an area of incredibly rich biomass. [52]
I Nine Mile Canyon Back Country Byway Utah 78 126 US 191 and US 6 in Wellington US 40 and US 191 west of Myton Ninemile Canyon is known as a major representative area of the prehistoric Fremont culture. The canyon houses a myriad of rock panels along the main road and in side canyons. [15][53][54][55]
I Old Route 66 - Oatman Road Arizona 42 68 Oatman Highway and I-40 near the Colorado River Downtown Kingman This desert route follows one of the best preserved sections of the original Historic Route 66, and includes the wild west mining town of Oatman and the challenging Sitgreaves Pass through the Black Mountains. [56]
I Owyhee Uplands Back Country Byway Idaho, Oregon 103 166 Yturri Blvd and US 95 in Jordan Valley, Oregon ID 78 and ID 167 in Grand View, Idaho Route traverses the sagebrush steppe and canyons of southwestern Idaho. Unique geological features and high desert wildlife can be found within the North Fork Owyhee, Little Jacks Creek, and Pole Creek Wilderness areas, or the along the Battle Creek, North Fork Owyhee, and Deep Creek wild and scenic rivers. [39][57]
I Parker Dam Road California, Arizona 11 18 Parker Dam Road at CA 62 in Earp Parker Dam Road at AZ 95 in Parker Nicknamed the "Thread of Life," this route follows a narrow canyon of the Colorado River between the Whipple and Buckskin mountains, providing recreational opportunities while also highlighting the flora, fauna, and cultural features of a desert oasis. [58]
II Pony Express Trail National Back Country Byway Utah 133 214 Pony Express Road east of Ibapah Camp Floyd State Park Museum on UT 73 in Fairfield Byway follows the Central Overland Route, used briefly by the Pony Express, through the basins and desert of western Utah. Ruins of Pony Express stations still exist, with interpretive displays relaying the historical significance of the route. Also a Utah State Backway. [15][59][60]
I Quartzville Road Back Country Byway Oregon 50 80 Quartzville Road and US 20 near Foster Forest Road 11 and OR 22 south of Marion Forks Route follows the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek through Willamette National Forest in the Oregon Cascades. Natural features include old growth forests, rocky outcroppings, and wildflower meadows, while the creek provides opportunities for fishing, kayakying, and gold panning. [61][62]
II Quebradas Back Country Byway New Mexico 24 39 US 380 near San Antonio NM 408 and I-25 in Escondida Follows County Road A-129 to US 380 along the benchland above the Rio Grande Valley floodplain, passing through two wildlife refuges. Also a State Scenic Backway. [63][64][65][66]
II Red Gulch/Alkali National Back Country Byway Wyoming 32 51 Alkali Road and WY 31 in Hyattville Red Gulch Road and US 14 near Shell Route travels through the rugged canyons of the Bighorn Mountains, providing opportunities to hike through the geologically unique Chugwater Formation and to view dinosaur tracks. Also a Wyoming State Scenic Backway [67][68][69]
I Red Rock Canyon Back Country Byway Nevada 13 21 NV 159 and Scenic Loop Drive NV 159 and Visitor Center Road Red Rock Canyon Back Country Byway runs across a paved loop through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, passing through varied, colorful rock formations, and providing opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, picknicking, and wildlife viewing. [10][70]
II Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway California 100 160 Saline Valley Road and CA 190 in Darwin Death Valley-Big Pine Road and CA 168 in Big Pine Route travels through the Inyo Mountains and Saline Valley on the west side of Death Valley National Park. Hot springs, salt marshes, and wildlife provide a unique contrast to the otherwise desolate landscape of the Death Valley environs. [71]
I/II/III Seminoe to Alcova Scenic Backway Wyoming 64 103 Carbon County Road 351 and I-80 in Sinclair Natrona County Road 407 and WY 220 in Alcova The backway is in a remote area traversing the Seminoe Mountains, the Pedro Mountains, and Fremont Canyon. Deserts, prairies, and area reservoirs provide opportunities for recreation and wildlife viewing. Also a Wyoming State Scenic Backway. [72][73][74]
II Silver Island Mountains Back Country Byway Utah 54 87 Loops around Silver Mountains and returns to Wendover Bonneville Speedway Road and I-80 in Wendover Located near the Utah-Nevada border, this byway loops through the Silver Island Range and basins in northwest Utah. The route explores portions of the California Trail and Hastings Cutoff. Also a Utah Scenic Backway. [15][75]
I Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway Utah 9 14 Main Street and UT 59 near Apple Valley Bridge Road and UT 9 in Rockville Route travels through the Virgin River floodplain, piñon-juniper forests, and sagebrush desert. Provides views of Smithsonian Butte, Eagle Crags, Vermilion Cliffs, and Zion National Park. Also a Utah Scenic Byway. [15][76][77]
I/II Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway Oregon 150 240 OR 86 and I-84 in Baker City OR 86 between Pine and Oxbow; Snake River Rd and US Bus. 30 in Huntington Route travels through the geologically varied areas of northeastern Oregon, including canyonlands along the Snake River, timbered mountainsides, wildflower basins, and sagebrush plateaus. Remnants of 19th century settlement include pioneer homesteads, derelict mines, and historic wagon roads. [78][79]
II South Big Horn/Red Wall Scenic Backway Wyoming 102 164 Natrona County Road 104 and US 20/US 26 near Arminto Natrona County Road 125 and US 20/US 26 near Casper Byway traverses the prairies and southern Big Horn Mountains of central Wyoming, with access to the Red Wall, the Hole-in-the-Wall, and Hell's Half Acre. Also a Wyoming State Scenic Backway. [80][81]
I South Fork-Alsea River Back Country Byway Oregon 11 18 OR 34 and OR 501 in Alsea Alpine and Bellfountains Roads in Alpine This byway parallels the South Fork Alsea River in the Oregon Coast Range, and provides numerous recreational opportunities, including mountain biking, camping, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hiking. Wildflowers and orchids underlie the expansive fir and maple forests. [82][83][84]
I South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway Oregon 50 80 Grant County Road 68 at Malheur National Forest South Fork Road and Us 26 in Dayville This route follows the wild and scenic South Fork John Day River through basalt canyons and conifer forests. Two wilderness areas afford opportunity for hiking and wildlife viewing. [85][86]
I/II Steens Mountain Back Country Byway Oregon 52 84 OR 205 and Steens Mtn. Loop Rd south of Frenchglen OR 205 and Steens Mtn. Loop Rd in Frenchglen This byway loops around Steens Mountain, the highest peak in southeastern Oregon. The diverse geological landscape includes glaciated canyons, lush meadows, and arid desert; the expansive wilderness is home to wild horses, antelope, and eagles. [87][88]
I Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway Oregon 41 66 OR 207 and US 26 in Mitchell John Day River Bridge at Twickenham Road in Twickenham Route loops around the Sutton Mountain wilderness area, passing John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and follows the John Day River through the Painted Hills of Central Oregon. [89][90]
II Transcontinental Railroad Back Country Byway Utah 90 140 Pilot Mountain Road in Lucin Golden Spike Loop Road, west of Promontory Byway follows original Central Pacific railway grade west of Promontory Summit, the site of the completion of the First transcontinental railroad at Golden Spike National Historic Site. Also a Utah Scenic Byway. [15][91][92]
I Wild Rivers Back Country Scenic Byway New Mexico 13 21 La Junta Point in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument NM 522 and NM 387 in Questa Follows the Rio Grande Gorge through Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Wild Rivers Recreation Area in north-central New Mexico; also a State Scenic Byway. [93][94][95]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Bureau of Land Management (October 20, 2009). "BLM Byways Program". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Bureau of Land Management (June 30, 2004). Table 1: Bureau of Land Management BLM Scenic and/or Back Country Byway (BCB) Roster (As of 6/30/04) (PDF) (Report). Bureau of Land Management. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "Alpine Loop". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Alpine Loop". Colorado Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Alpine Loop". Colorado Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Surprise Valley / Barrel Springs". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Big Sheep Creek Backcountry Byway". Montana's Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Big Sky Backcountry Byway". Montana's Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Bitter Springs Backcountry Byway". Travel Nevada. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g "Nevada Byways". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Black Hills Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "Bradshaw Trail". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Buckhorn Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Bull Creek Pass". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Utah Byways". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  17. ^ "Chimney Peak Recreation Area". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "Christmas Valley Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "Christmas Valley Back Country Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  20. ^ "Cow Creek Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "Cow Creek Tour Route". Travel Oregon. 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  22. ^ "Diamond Loop Tour Route". Travel Oregon. 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  23. ^ "Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Garnet Recreation Area". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  25. ^ "Garnet Ghost Town". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  26. ^ "Garnet Back Country Byway". Montana's Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  27. ^ "Gold Belt Tour". Colorado Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  28. ^ "Gold Belt Tour". Colorado Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  29. ^ "Gold Butte Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  30. ^ "Gold Butte National Monument". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  31. ^ "Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  32. ^ "Guadalupe Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  33. ^ "The Guadalupe Back Country Byway". New Mexico Tourism Department. 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  34. ^ "Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  35. ^ "Lake Valley Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
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  38. ^ "Lakeview to Steens Mountain Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  39. ^ a b c "Idaho Byways". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  40. ^ "Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway". Idaho Department of Commerce. 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  41. ^ "Los Caminos Antiguos". Colorado Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  42. ^ "Los Caminos Antiguos". Colorado Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  43. ^ "Lovelock Cave & Backcountry Byway". Travel Nevada. 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  44. ^ "Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway". Colorado Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  45. ^ "Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway". Colorado Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  46. ^ "Lunar Crater". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  47. ^ "Main Oregon Trail Backcountry Byway" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  48. ^ "Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  49. ^ "Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  50. ^ "Missouri River Breaks Backcountry Byway". Montana's Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  51. ^ "Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument". Montana's Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  52. ^ "Nestucca River Recreation Area". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  53. ^ "The 46 Miles of Nine Mile Canyon". Utah Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  54. ^ "Nine Mile Canyon". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  55. ^ "Nine Mile Guide" (PDF). Carbon County Utah. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  56. ^ "Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  57. ^ "Owyhee Uplands Back Country Byway" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  58. ^ "Parker Strip Recreation Area". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  59. ^ "Pony Express National Historic Trail". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  60. ^ "Pony Express Backcountry Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  61. ^ "Quartzville Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  62. ^ "Quartzville Corridor" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  63. ^ "Quebradas Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  64. ^ "Quebradas Backcountry Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  65. ^ "Quebradas Back Country Byway". New Mexico Tourism Department. 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  66. ^ "Quebradas Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  67. ^ "Red Gulch/Alkali Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  68. ^ "Red Gulch/Alkali Backcountry Byway". Wyoming Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  69. ^ "Red Gulch/Alkali Backcountry Byway" (PDF). Wyoming Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  70. ^ "Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  71. ^ "Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  72. ^ "Seminoe to Alcova Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  73. ^ "Seminoe Alcova Scenic Backway". Wyoming Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  74. ^ "Red Gulch/Alkali Backcountry Byway" (PDF). Wyoming Department of Transportation. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  75. ^ "Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  76. ^ "Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  77. ^ "Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  78. ^ "Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  79. ^ "Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  80. ^ "South Bighorn/Red Wall Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  81. ^ "South Big Horn/Red Wall Scenic Backway". Wyoming Office of Tourism. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  82. ^ "Alsea Falls Recreation Site Brochure" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  83. ^ "South Fork-Alsea River Back Country Byway". Recreation.gov. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  84. ^ Grant McOmie (2024). "Alsea River Back Country Byway". Travel Oregon. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  85. ^ "South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  86. ^ "South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  87. ^ "Steens Mountain Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  88. ^ "Steens Loop Tour Route". Travel Oregon. 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  89. ^ "Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  90. ^ "Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway Brochure and Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  91. ^ "Transcontinental Railroad". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  92. ^ "Transcontinental Railroad Backcountry Byway Map" (PDF). Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  93. ^ "Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway". Bureau of Land Management. 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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