Gold Rush Byway (US-385)
A 131-mile Nebraska-designated scenic byway along US-385 between Chadron and Sidney, tracing the historic Sidney–Deadwood Trail used during the 1870s Black Hills Gold Rush. The road crosses pine-covered buttes, rolling hills, and lush river valleys, passing Chadron State Park (Nebraska's oldest), the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, Carhenge near Alliance, Courthouse and Jail Rocks near Bridgeport, and historic Sidney. Considered one of the most scenic roads in the state.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Chappell
The route begins in this small Deuel County town on the Nebraska plains, a good place to top off fuel before heading north.
Lookout Mound
A prominent natural landmark rising above the surrounding Sandhills that offers a wide view across the open grasslands.
Bridgeport
A convenient mid-route stop in the North Platte River valley with services and views of nearby Courthouse and Jail Rocks.
Angora
A quiet farming community marking the transition into the northern reaches of the byway.
Berea
The northern end of the route where the Gold Rush Byway concludes amid the rolling Nebraska Panhandle landscape.
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