State Route 158 (SR 158), also known as Deer Creek Road, is a

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in Clark County,

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. The route connects Kyle Canyon Road to Lee Canyon Road in the

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, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. State Route 158 is a designated a

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Route description

The route begins at an intersection with Kyle Canyon Road ( SR 157) east of

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. Heading north as the Deer Creek Road, SR 158 parallels the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest boundary before entering the forest. The highway ends at a junction with Lee Canyon Road ( SR 156).

History

The

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designated State Route 156 as a Nevada Scenic Byway in July 1998. The "Deer Creek Road" scenic route encompasses the entire highway.

Major intersections

References

{{Commons category, Nevada State Route 158 158 Spring Mountains 158 Transportation in Clark County, Nevada

Route description

History

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