| 385 – Gold Rush Byway |
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 From 1874 to 1881, sometimes up to $200,000 worth of gold traveled this route per day. Today, this 158-mile byway along U.S. Highway 385 belongs to one of the most scenic and historic roads in the nation—the CANAM Highway, spanning from Canada to Mexico.The View Expansive sandhills, pine-covered buttes, rolling hills, and lush river valleys. The Adventure Geographic wonders—Courthouse and Jail Rocks, England-inspired Carhenge, Western heritage museums, and outdoor retailer Cabela’s. Route directions: Enter Nebraska on US-385 at South Dakota/Nebraska state line 19 miles (:20) south on US-385 to Chadron 40 miles (1:00) south on US-385, east on NE-L7E to Hemingford 10 miles (:20) south on US-385 to Alliance 35 miles (:50) south on US-385 to Bridgeport 25 miles (:35) south on US-385 to Dalton 25 miles (:30) south on US-385 to Sidney 20 miles (:30) east on US-30 to Lodgepole 10 miles (:20) east on US-30 to Chappell |
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