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Driving to Burning Man from Seattle
How do I get to Burning Man?
gwally.com has some great information on this. For your convenience, I've entered Wally's four suggested routes into Google Maps.
An advantage of Routes 2, 3, 4 is avoiding the California Agricultural Inspection Station just north of Alturas, CA. It's no fun having your fresh fruit confiscated! These routes bypass Alturas.
These days, I always use Wally Route 4 to avoid the stress and delays of I-5 traffic (yuck!). It's also a beautiful drive!
Wally Route 1
This is the traditional boring easy route, with lots of I-5 driving. You will have to pass through an Agricultural Inspection Station entering California. It's also the only route that does not pass by Summer Lake Hot Springs.
(668 miles: Seattle → Portland → Eugene → Klamath Falls → Alturas → Cedarville → Gerlach → BRC)
Wally Route 2
(691 miles: Seattle → Portland → Eugene → La Pine → Paisley → Lakeview → Cedarville → Gerlach → BRC)
Wally Route 3
(662 miles: Seattle → Vancouver → Bend → La Pine → Lakeview → Alturas → Cedarville → Gerlach → BRC)
Wally Route 4
Totally avoid I-5! This is my favorite backcountry route.
(698 miles: Seattle → Yakima → Bend → La Pine → Lakeview → Alturas → Cedarville → Gerlach → BRC)
