Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

Pyramid Lake glows in magnificent blue at dusk.

The American White Pelican stands out brightly against the deep blue waters of Pyramid Lake.

Two pelicans fish for food at the edge of Pyramid Lake.

An incandescent sunset reveals the Pyramid Lake Byway, heading straight for Pyramid Lake.

Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway affords grand mountain views.

The western leg of the Byway runs through some of the beautiful Nevada countryside.

A lone road leads into the hills along the Pyramid Lake Byway.

The bright lights of Reno, Nevada glimmer in the evening sky.

Historical Marker 148, "The Two Battles of Pyramid Lake," stands in the foreground along the Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway. It tells the story of two battles between Northern Paiute Indians and a volunteer army from Virginia City.

Gold and white, sunlit Pyramid Rock stands out against a cloud-speckled sky and the deep blue waters of Pyramid Lake.

Although it may seem you can see for miles around you, be sure to obey the traffic laws on this Byway.

The Byway winds through the Nevada desert.

The lake is around the next bend.

Boaters and fishermen find recreation at the marina in the fall.

The lake is just up ahead.

Some low hills meet the overcast horizon.

Horses enjoy a meal in a desert pasture.

Fishermen take advantage of the crisp fall weather.

The Dunn Hatchery raises Lahontan cutthroat trout, which are a threatened species in Pyramid Lake.

One million trout are produced at the Dunn Hatchery annually.

Anaho Island sits in the background.

Visitors can learn more about the history and culture of the Paiute tribe at the Tribal Museum.

Stop here to learn about the most prominent Native American culture in the Pyramid Lake region.

Fishing-lovers cast their lines into Pyramid Lake from the shore.

A driver roadtrips down the lonely Byway.