Semi Trucking Highway 50 Light.. The Loneliest Highway In The US.. No Dozing Off!!

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2020
  • Filmed January 19th 2020
    Mike Pierce
    P.O. Box 2443
    Granby CO 80446

Komentáře • 486

  • @randallbates9020
    @randallbates9020 Před 3 lety +23

    Been down this highway several times working for uship. Desolate and beautiful plus I found it peaceful having zero traffic to battle. Drove it on moonless night heading east and the stars were magnificent. Safe travels.

  • @Sanderay007
    @Sanderay007 Před 4 lety +81

    I love that long, lonely highway. Wide open spaces. I would really like to see the night sky out there, I'll bet it's amazing.

    • @cleanmaster2372
      @cleanmaster2372 Před 4 lety +7

      Yes it is beautiful out there luv that sagebrush smell

    • @fredmartine674
      @fredmartine674 Před 4 lety +11

      I've been on highway 50, it's really dark with hardly any traffic and sometimes when you go over a pass with trees, you'll more likely see eyes glowing from behind a tree.

    • @kenelkins1787
      @kenelkins1787 Před 4 lety +8

      Great Basin National Park, just to the west of the border, has been designated as an international dark sky park. The National Park Service claims it has the best view of the Milky Way in the lower 48 states. Wish my wife and I had enough time to check it out when we visited Lehman Cave.

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt Před 4 lety

      Frederick Martine eyes from?

    • @fredmartine674
      @fredmartine674 Před 4 lety +4

      @@TheLocalLt : glowing eyes from a cryptid like Bigfoot, Dogman or even an Elk.

  • @jimmygrant3891
    @jimmygrant3891 Před 3 lety +3

    As an introvert, this is on top of my wishlist

  • @onekittyhawk63
    @onekittyhawk63 Před 3 lety +5

    My wife and I went down Hwy 50 back during the pseduo gas shortage of the 70's. I drove more than one hundred miles without seeing another car or truck. It was wonderful.

  • @howardsmith9342
    @howardsmith9342 Před 4 lety +23

    I drove that highway a bunch of times when I was working on the construction of those windmills. We stayed in Ely and drove out every day. Thanks for the views.

  • @ShanntahnPininchula
    @ShanntahnPininchula Před 4 lety +62

    What wonderful majesty from our creator. I don't think I could go to sleep with all of that surrounding me. Thank you for your great video!

  • @niktwik
    @niktwik Před 4 lety +14

    Wonderful! Although I'm a Londoner I've driven the whole of Highway 50, Ocean City to Sacramento also Highway 1 Fort Kent to Key West...gotta luv a USA Roadtrip!!

  • @lorenlieder9789
    @lorenlieder9789 Před 4 lety +18

    I used to haul corn to a ranch at Baker NV. it was called Baker Ranch . You can see it from Hiway 50 straight east of Baker about a mile.I hauled it from Greeley Co.

    • @davidsnow9453
      @davidsnow9453 Před 4 lety +1

      Did you ever get a chance to visit the cave above the town of Baker.

  • @arjenvandoorne9321
    @arjenvandoorne9321 Před 4 lety +7

    A clock reminds of time reminds of eternity and asks for the meaning of life in a beautiful creation on one road with two directions. Peace, bro.

  • @elm7666
    @elm7666 Před 4 lety +12

    You are right about I-80 Mike. That freeway is so heavily travelled and has a lot of ruts in the right lane. As you know, Donner pass can be a pain during storms too. Thanks for sharing vids with us!

  • @debcarnes100
    @debcarnes100 Před 4 lety +9

    Watching your video makes you feel like your riding in the truck and seeing the countryside. I've never see that part of the country so it's very fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheBrix57
    @TheBrix57 Před 4 lety +6

    Always fun to see the roads I once traveled again. I did them much like you except in a service van. This was before cell phones, so one had to be prepared for anything and usually take care of it by yourself. First took Hwy 50 in a U-Haul heading East and I was on fumes. Thrilling!

  • @sierrapacnone1998
    @sierrapacnone1998 Před 4 lety +1

    I live in Reno and go deer and antelope hunting around Austin, NV. I had to laugh when you noticed a road in the distance and wanted to see what was up there. I do that all the time. I drove the dirt road from Austin to Tonopah once. Cant wait to do it again 100 miles of dirt. I just watched an hour of Hwy 50 driving. I love that drive. Thank you.

  • @brendariley8982
    @brendariley8982 Před 4 lety +3

    At 38:08 ....AWWWW those Mountains. The sierra Nevada's are gorgeous. Thank you, Thank you.

    • @ridingshotgun1251
      @ridingshotgun1251  Před 4 lety +2

      Awesome Brenda . Glad you enjoyed it . Thanks for watching ☮️

  • @MoanikaLewinsky
    @MoanikaLewinsky Před 4 lety +8

    I drove my semi all the way from Idaho Falls to Las Vegas on Hwy 93, just as lonely and scary in the night time, too many narrows and curves, I was glad when it was over, don't want to do it again though!

    • @johnolson5538
      @johnolson5538 Před 3 lety +2

      I used to drive from Boise to Vegas 84/93/6/93. Wasn’t a semi, but I loved being so alone for 9-10 hours. I love Nevada.

  • @rickfarina
    @rickfarina Před 3 lety +1

    Boy, that highway would hypnotise anyone..take care Mike.

  • @cindycrockettbradley5058
    @cindycrockettbradley5058 Před 4 lety +10

    I love your lonely highway! Of course from the safety of my house!!!! Stay safe and thank you for your videos!

    • @shanemichaels3083
      @shanemichaels3083 Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, that's a real Southern American Gals name!, sorry I'm in Newzealand Lol

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond Před 4 lety +10

    I've done this on a motorcycle...the open range and cattle made it no problem to not doze off...

  • @antoonvermeulen8064
    @antoonvermeulen8064 Před 4 lety

    Perhaps its impertinent, but a ask my self this morning watching your long road movie how many people like, loves mike in the right sense of course. I think a lot an well over the world . How many can say that. We enjoy you Mike keep it safe respect,from the Netherlands.

  • @Kate-fi8oh
    @Kate-fi8oh Před 4 lety +22

    I would love to drive this route but my biggest nightmare would be breaking down, in the middle of the night.

    • @demonhalo67
      @demonhalo67 Před 3 lety +8

      Just take lots of food, water and warm blankets with you. By the morning when it's light someone will pass and you can flag them down. 50 is quiet but someone will eventually pass by.

    • @TS-ef2gv
      @TS-ef2gv Před 3 lety +5

      It's a good idea to get off the road before sunset. There's no point in rushing through it and driving into the night. You can't see and enjoy the views after dark, and starting about dusk and continuing into the night is when your risk of hitting a deer or something larger increase substantially . I've also seen elk out there and free range cattle along the roadside and actually in the roadway, and you really don't want to hit either of those. Take your time, plan on hitting a town and a motel by about dusk, and enjoy a relaxing drive. An auto club membership and cell phone is a good idea too. I didn't pay much attention to my phone when I made that trip by motorcycle but, depending on your carrier, I don't think there are many places along US 50 in Nevada these days that that you wouldn't have cell service and a town with roadside assistance within reasonable distance.

    • @khakimmalekov
      @khakimmalekov Před 2 lety +1

      Nightmare always happens at night in your sleep 😁

  • @b-a4798
    @b-a4798 Před 4 lety +30

    Your becoming sleepy on that road is called “ highway hypnosis “
    Happens a lot on long open stretches ..

  • @karenecurran7895
    @karenecurran7895 Před 4 lety +1

    Another great ride. Thank you MMM

  • @amyd7562
    @amyd7562 Před 4 lety +12

    Just found your channel and WOW! So much fun riding shotgun!! Love seeing all these places I could never get to in person! Great job!! God bless!

  • @PreppedNReady
    @PreppedNReady Před rokem

    From Austin to Ely is my favorite stretch. The most beautiful drive I’ve ever been on, and most peaceful.

  • @guruoo
    @guruoo Před 4 lety +6

    Lonely, but beautiful.

  • @johnoakes3106
    @johnoakes3106 Před 3 lety +1

    I took
    II took Rt. 50 back in 2012 on a trip to the Left Coast. For some reason I saw Austin, Nev. on a map when I was in 5th grade and wanted to see what it was like. Left Wendover, Utah, and headed west. Got to Austin and LOVED it!! Didn't want to leave. Wife went ballistic. Said she'd hitchhike to Carson City and fly home and I could stay. She won that argument. Damn city girl. I still believe there's lonelier roads in Mississippi. I watched the vid for over 22 minutes so I could see if Austin looked the same only to see y'all skipped it. Boo! Guess I'll have to go back and see. Leave city girl home and take my old cat this time.

  • @dottiehildebrand3123
    @dottiehildebrand3123 Před 4 lety +9

    What a wonderful place to see. Thanks for taking me along.
    I was wondering do you ever get sleepy on a road like that? Well got my answer you take a nap.
    God Bless you and your family safe travels. Thanks for a nice quite drive. Love your channel.♥️🇺🇸🤩

  • @carolbrowning1280
    @carolbrowning1280 Před 4 lety +32

    OMG middle ‘o nowhere! Beautiful!

    • @kennyc388
      @kennyc388 Před 4 lety +7

      Middle of nowhere works for me every time. I'll be in Nevada and Arizona in about a week for camping/kayaking fun !! My 13th year of paid retirement.....Awesome!!

    • @ShanntahnPininchula
      @ShanntahnPininchula Před 4 lety +1

      @@kennyc388 Awesome. Enjoy life to the fullest!

  • @daviddanser7801
    @daviddanser7801 Před 4 lety

    One of the best videos I have seen so far from you. Gorgeous scenary. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @johnlindquist6335
    @johnlindquist6335 Před 4 lety +7

    This was the first time I saw your video on Highway 50 in 2019. I really like all of your videos.

  • @edwardmounsey9208
    @edwardmounsey9208 Před 4 lety +7

    Good old hiway 50 enjoyed it as much as the last time. Seems like a good smooth road, not too many rough spots. Scenery is certainly beautiful. Hope you have a safe trip rest of the way. Thank you for the ride. Edward

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 Před 4 lety +3

    Very interesting scenery and terrain. Thanks for sharing it.
    Also you've been so positive about Utah and nice to us in comments about our state. Much appreciated.

  • @debwalls9405
    @debwalls9405 Před 4 lety +2

    Good mornin Mike. thankyou for sharing another brilliant trip. :)

  • @rogergrandify
    @rogergrandify Před rokem

    yeeeep brings back very good memories thank you.

  • @robertsmitherman5139
    @robertsmitherman5139 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank You For The Wonderful Ride Along

  • @ronp.731
    @ronp.731 Před 4 lety +1

    Great ride as usual Mt Mike, thanks

  • @christinerosenquist7657
    @christinerosenquist7657 Před 4 lety +6

    Beautiful drive. I love desert scenery, but mesmerizing to put one to sleep.

  • @barrydee587
    @barrydee587 Před 4 lety +9

    That rode looks dark and spooky at night. My Freightliner had these dim headlights, hated them.

  • @phillipbailey6228
    @phillipbailey6228 Před 4 lety +2

    The first time I went through Austin Nevada was 1981 and it stuck with me because the way it's built on the side of the highway the last time I went through that town was 93 thanks for the ride along

  • @Graphite42
    @Graphite42 Před 4 lety +1

    Drove 50 from Carson City to Ely. Beautiful country.
    Thanks for the video. :)

  • @clairebutterworth766
    @clairebutterworth766 Před 2 lety

    Enjoy to watch that, so beautiful snowy mountains. Beautiful long straight roads, so amazing loneliness

  • @adrianw.1638
    @adrianw.1638 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much! I kind of had it on my bucket list, to drive down one of these fantastic highways in America. Now I've seen it. Where I live, one cannot drive a single mile without seeing at least a farm and not for more than ten minutes to reach the next village or a city. Thank you very much for the ride!

  • @saltydog3714
    @saltydog3714 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the ride Mike! Great backstreet route which I prefer.

  • @Iosif.dumitru01
    @Iosif.dumitru01 Před 4 lety +1

    What a great video! Very beautiful and relaxing!

  • @kevinrice4909
    @kevinrice4909 Před 3 lety

    Drove that road in 1969 in my 54 hemi New Yorker..... never under ninety mph..... mostly in the three digits..... my misspent youth..... thanks for the memories

  • @Jyard
    @Jyard Před 4 lety +5

    Went cross country from Klamath falls to Winnemucca once, that’s pretty desolate road too. Your video reminded me of that.👍

  • @nashvilleslim
    @nashvilleslim Před 4 lety +2

    You filmed this video on my birthday. Stay safe driver. Absolutely beautiful driver that view of the mountain range. He loves that caddy.

  • @TheRedDevil_NC
    @TheRedDevil_NC Před 4 lety +7

    It would be interesting to know the stories of the people who own the land and occasional homes/ranches you passed on this route.

  • @snowman8235
    @snowman8235 Před 4 lety

    Your a Lucky man Mike to be able to drive in such Beautiful places out west.

  • @SAHamel_
    @SAHamel_ Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for calling out where you are, it allows me to track on google map your path!

  • @anthonyamendolia818
    @anthonyamendolia818 Před 4 lety

    Its Helen...Another great shotgun ride with you is a pleasure anytime...love riding along with you. Thanks for taking of your time to take us all through those little towns...almost felt like I was back in time...really cool...Thanks Mike

  • @buzzybee9997
    @buzzybee9997 Před 4 lety +4

    Beautiful nice straight roads mate good morning have a great day Jim and bernadette new Zealand

  • @paulh7589
    @paulh7589 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thank you very much.

  • @kevinclark6289
    @kevinclark6289 Před 3 lety

    That was a really cool Ride Along thank you for posting it.

  • @otherbrother3
    @otherbrother3 Před 4 lety +4

    Opening shot is epic. Like a John Ford western.

  • @RedVoodoo69er
    @RedVoodoo69er Před 3 lety +1

    I took a drive from Sacramento to Baker and back via US-50 just to experience it probably 4-5 months before this video was taken. Such an enjoyable experience!

  • @SuperRobertwillis
    @SuperRobertwillis Před 4 lety +3

    I find your vlogs mesmerising keep it up mate

  • @herbbutler7928
    @herbbutler7928 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for the videos. Thanks for allowing me to ride shotgun. I'm from Fairbanks Alaska and have never had a CDL or driven freight but I've spent a lot of time on the rode in Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 48. I'm 76 and really enjoy your videos. Thanks also, for keeping away from political comments.

  • @saddiejoyfulness852
    @saddiejoyfulness852 Před 3 lety

    Austin is a neat Burg---spent a bit of time there, a few years back . Some good memories--thanks for the ride & enjoyed riding along.

  • @buzzybee9997
    @buzzybee9997 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful drive thanks again mate peace

  • @Dougc3157
    @Dougc3157 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the ride, it was pretty cool trip. I felt as though I was in the cab with you. Nice quiet trip, one road that you don't want to have a breakdown on. Your truck was quiet, never realized that they were. Happy trails Mike.

  • @tomgray6123
    @tomgray6123 Před 4 lety +3

    Love freefallen down highway 50. Thanks Mike

  • @trevorgibb1019
    @trevorgibb1019 Před 3 lety

    I have a 55" tv screen and I switched to full screen and it was like riding with you. I got a great view.! Thanks for posting I will check out more.

  • @JoneszsRides
    @JoneszsRides Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing I love hwy 50. Have road it on my motorcycle 3 times thanks again

  • @keithcope8113
    @keithcope8113 Před 4 lety +7

    Ran that highway some in the early 80s hauled mt soda cans from richmond ca. To Denver double trailers windy days were interesting lol

  • @deldaggett982
    @deldaggett982 Před 3 lety

    Your a good man Mike and a smart one too take a nap when you need to tthanks for considering others on the road

  • @philglover2973
    @philglover2973 Před 4 lety

    Most enjoyable thanks bud stay safe 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @zjorzzz
    @zjorzzz Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful ride Mike 👏, stay safe 👍🤜!

  • @NapierNimbus
    @NapierNimbus Před 4 lety +4

    Great video, amazing contrasts of views. Those mountain views just mesmerising but I don't envy you those long, long straight roads regarding maintaining vigilance, respect to you.

  • @twob850
    @twob850 Před 4 lety +4

    Enjoyed the ride, Thanks!!

  • @LadyMarie880
    @LadyMarie880 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Mike enjoyed the mountains snow made them really stand out. And of course your Mexican over drive good conversation. All ways enjoy the old towns. Thanks again.

  • @cleanmaster2372
    @cleanmaster2372 Před 4 lety +3

    Luv all your videos .. Ridn with ya bro my grandpa livs in carson city . luv the channel such a relief from a ll the garbage

  • @jjintheflesh
    @jjintheflesh Před 3 lety

    I love doing my workouts watching your videos😆🥰 feels like I'm going Somewhere!

  • @Dave-zj1zj
    @Dave-zj1zj Před 4 lety +2

    Safe Journey. Thank you

  • @mikeservais888
    @mikeservais888 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks Mike cool hwy. Not much traffic and cool scenery. My son lives in Folsom he likes it but misses Wisc. Peace!!!

  • @stewartmcintyre4431
    @stewartmcintyre4431 Před 4 lety

    love it. so wonderful!

  • @rosamondtillman6846
    @rosamondtillman6846 Před 4 lety

    Love the mountains and the desert.

  • @kutubuddin3074
    @kutubuddin3074 Před 3 lety

    An wonderful road trip of amazing Father and Son.

  • @lavonneschultz2362
    @lavonneschultz2362 Před 2 lety

    YOU ARE NEVER ALONE!

  • @beulahcarter8045
    @beulahcarter8045 Před 3 lety

    Love it. 💗💗💗 Just awesome

  • @Chesterbarnes1
    @Chesterbarnes1 Před 4 lety

    excellent Mike

  • @DLSWV
    @DLSWV Před 4 lety

    👍😉. Thanks the ride along. 👍😉

  • @jameshickey9393
    @jameshickey9393 Před 4 lety +3

    That was incredible, very cool ride across Colorado and west on Hwy 50. I don't know how those little towns survive but I'm glad they do.

  • @lf3566
    @lf3566 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful area! Great video!

  • @lorenlieder9789
    @lorenlieder9789 Před 4 lety +2

    I used to travel hi way 50 a lot when I would load Mag-Ox at Gabbs NV. for return load back to UT, MT and Colo.

    • @ridingshotgun1251
      @ridingshotgun1251  Před 4 lety

      Nice Loren.. I take it as much as possible.. thanks for watching ☮️

    • @lorenlieder9789
      @lorenlieder9789 Před 4 lety

      Where this video starts out going through the cut in the rocks I think that is at the top of the hill near the UT-NV state line. One night late in the winter I had a small herd of Elk cross the hiway in front of me and it scared the crap out of me but it sure woke me up.

  • @Twistedxj30
    @Twistedxj30 Před 3 lety

    Awesome drive and amazing views! I've done it a few times from Utah to Carson City NV... My favorite is coming into Austin NV...

  • @felixthecat4584
    @felixthecat4584 Před 4 lety +1

    Makes me homesick.

  • @fernandoh3002
    @fernandoh3002 Před 3 lety

    As a truck driver myself I love going on the US backroads so lonely peaceful and calming

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 Před 3 lety

    thanks sr noce video good job and good luck

  • @dimitriosfromgreece4227
    @dimitriosfromgreece4227 Před 4 lety +1

    THANKS FOR THE VIDEO 😍❤😍❤😍❤

  • @weremodel
    @weremodel Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the ride. I imagine you are the driver of that semi that past the man walking along a dusty Winnemuca road while toting a high top canvas covered load. You stopped and the song was written. Be safe.

    • @ridingshotgun1251
      @ridingshotgun1251  Před 4 lety

      Nice.. thanks.. great imagery.. ☮️

    • @weremodel
      @weremodel Před 4 lety +1

      @@ridingshotgun1251 I sit, entranced, by your videos. The good Lord, in all his wisdom, made a gorgeous planet for us to be on for a short while. I remodel homes and am bound by the dictates of my chosen profession. No complaints but sure is nice to see sectuons of the gorgeous planet through your windshield.

  • @hnncanon4452
    @hnncanon4452 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice ride, isn't it?
    You are an able driver too!
    Very dangerous roads but amazing views at all,anyway I enjoy sightseeings that you show us,thanks for sharing!

  • @jaybee608
    @jaybee608 Před 4 lety +5

    Pick me up, I'll ride with ya! Got lots of stories to keep you awake! 😆 stay safe dude!

  • @gentrystinnetti8277
    @gentrystinnetti8277 Před 4 lety +1

    Love the views

  • @sunnylife2013
    @sunnylife2013 Před 4 lety +3

    Too beautiful to doze off. Thanks for your free ride!

  • @bluemoon-pm5hv
    @bluemoon-pm5hv Před 4 lety

    Nice ride as always,✌❤

  • @johnacord5664
    @johnacord5664 Před 4 lety +3

    I have driven this road to far East as Eureka. On my simulator, I have flown it's entire length. It starts from Sacramento and terminates on the Atlantic. I am on that flight "US 50". I am just East of St Louis East Bound. I fly with the auto pilot set for 2000 feet above the ground. I tweak the heading bug to stay on track. And there is Old 66. It has been paved over by the Interstates. I think of "The Grapes of Wrath" and how many bones that were dug up.

  • @stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671

    Been along this section numerous times. Lehman Caves is at the border. Stayed in Baker numerous times. Its a nice run.

  • @davecunningham5285
    @davecunningham5285 Před 4 lety +7

    maybe the car driver wants to experience of being on the Loneliest highway in America and when he sees you in the rear view, it's no longer lonely

  • @williamredman6746
    @williamredman6746 Před 2 lety

    It is amazing night sky!