Secret roads: American Truck Simulator

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Secret roads[1] or unmarked roads[2] in American Truck Simulator are accessible roads that are not marked on the map until the player has driven on them, after which they appear as yellow dashed lines.

Summary

The player is notified on the route adviser when entering a secret road for the first time, and a short section in front of the player is marked as a grey dashed line, which turns yellow as the player drives onto it. They do not contribute to the map exploration percentage. Secret roads should not be confused with hidden roads,[1] which are roads that are permanently unmarked on the map with no in-game way of appearing without mods. These roads are typically not accessible and are meant to act as scenery.

The functionality for secret roads was announced in an SCS Software blog post[3] and was added in update 1.44. Prior to this update, secret roads were permanently unmarked much like hidden roads, and some of the current secret roads were marked on the map as normal roads.

Locations

Arizona

  • Camp Verde: Leave Camp Verde northbound and take the first exit to the rest area. But instead of heading to Montezuma Castle (the rest area), take a left in the opposite direction. (normal road before v1.44)
  • Sierra Vista: Leaving Bitumen, turn left and turn left again. You'll find a shortcut to the northernmost road in the city.
  • Tucson: Heading to the western Bitumen drop-off point, there are two unmarked roads after passing it.
    1. Continue straight. It leads to a small racing circuit.
    2. Turn left and there will be a road leading you back. (normal road before v1.44)

California

Colorado

  • Alamosa: Leave Steeler and travel west. After passing the rest area, there is a "No trucks allowed" path on your left side.
  • Durango: Leave Tidbit and travel north (~ 80 km / ~ 50 mi), you will find the red moutain overlook on your left side. (normal road before v1.44)
  • Sterling: A "rough road" connects your garage to Global Mills.
  • On Interstate 70, before entering "Eisenhower Tunnel" (the viewpoint, both entrance), you can find the way to turn back.

Idaho

Kansas

  • Kansas City: northeast corner of Equos Power, connects back to the street south of it.
  • Pittsburg: south on US 69 turn left to KS 66/US 400 East , in the scenic city Galena turn left at the first traffic light, ex Route 66.
  • Hutchinson On the Northern side of US 50, between Hutchinson and US 183, turn North then East/West to loop past the Kent Farm with an Arch Sign "KENT FARM". It is possible to loop through the farmyard on the Northern side of the road. Turning South after passing the easter egg will take you back to US 50.
  • Off the east side of US 83 south of Garden City is a long road that leads to a "Wizard of Oz" themed tourist attraction, complete with many references to the film and a good deal of drivable yellow brick road.
  • Also off the east side of US 83, between Garden City and Colby, is a secret road that passes through the Monument Rocks, with additional roads weaving between the rock formations; also featured here is a viewpoint required for the "Wheat State Explorer" achievement.
  • Off the south side of I-70 at Kanorado is a road that leads to Mt. Sunflower (4039 ft/1231m), the highest point of Kansas, which has a viewpoint required for the aforementioned achievement.
  • Off the west side of US 281, north of where it intersects with US 36 between Phillipsburg and Belleville, is a short road that leads to the geographic center of the Contiguous United States, which is marked by a small park that can be driven around.
  • Connecting US 75 and US 400 near their intersection west of Pittsburg is a lengthy road that features a rest stop.

Montana

Nevada

  • Between Carson City and Reno: Heading north on Interstate 580, after the exit leading to US 50, you'll find it on the right side. Beware, this road will turn you south. (normal road before v1.44)

New Mexico

  • On US 64, due north of Santa Fe, there is a "No trucks allowed" shortcut to the hairpin bend (near the US64 sign on the map). Driving on this road (any direction) will unlock the Forest Shortcut achievement.
  • Albuquerque: Driving eastbound on I-40, there is an exit named "Historic US 66 / Tramway Boulevard" that will lead you on the Historic Route 66. The segment of the historic road featured here is known as the Musical Highway, and terminates with a ramp onto the eastbound lanes of I-40. The same exit is available on the westbound I-40 but it will turn you east. (normal road before v1.44)

Oregon

  • Klamath Falls: Leave Klamath Falls northbound. Right before the rest areas you will find an unmarked road on the left side that leads to Crater Lake. There are road signs to indicate it. (normal road before v1.44)

Oklahoma

  • Guymon: Take the northern and western exits from Golden Meadows to exit onto US 415 and US 385 respectively.
  • Idabel:
    1. Three Sticks Monument: On US 259 between the filling station and junction with State Route 259A. Unmade track runs parallel with US 259 between the Three Sticks Monument photo opportunity and Cucumber Creek on the west side of the Road.
    2. State Route 259A: Shortcut removing easternmost section of State Route 259A. Unmade track shortcuts easternmost section between viewpoint and southern junction of US 259 and 259A.
    3. State Route 259: Leaving Idabel northwards, in between junctions for 259A an unmade road forks on East side and re-joins.
  • Tulsa:
    1. Take the north exit from Johnson & Smith worksite (south) on to unnamed road (very short)
    2. Unmade track joining I-244 exit and Johnson & Smith worksite (south). Exit I-244/US 75 south bound for both Johnson & Smith sites, MWM and Syntetico; Take road opposite (passing Jersey barrier) road parallels I-244 and unnamed road for access to both Johnson & Smith sites. rejoining mapped roads at the bridge under I-244
  • Enid: Entering Petrolucent north of US 412 Proceed straight ahead rather than fork right to depot, unmade track loops around depot before exiting at a junction (State Highway 8) east of the depot.

Texas

  • Abilene: Travelling east on US 20, east of Abilene, take the exit near the viewpoint and head north. The road will take you to Saimon's Pecans and a historical marker.
  • Amarillo:
    1. Leave the city southward and turn right to US 60, you will find secret road on both sides (before the resting place).
    2. A short path can be found at the south-west corner of Mary's Cotton.
  • Austin: Leave Mon Coeur (west of the city). Directly on your right is a short path.
  • Beaumont: Leave Beaumont Freight Terminal southward, then turn right and continue past the red light. When coming to the stop sign, turn right and look for a sign on the left that says "GROUPBANK". Turn left at said sign, and you'll find a tiny shortcut (Note that trucks are not allowed on this road, but you won't get fined for driving on it).
  • Between Del Rio and Fort Stockton: Travel westward on US 90. After the second viewpoint (Pecos River) and bridge, look on the left side for a dirt road. It will lead you to a historical marker. (However, it has no sign and does not count towards the achievement.)
  • Between El Paso and Alamogordo (New Mexico): Drive northward on US 54. Soon after you leave the highway at exit 32 (where it ends), turn right at the next intersection.
  • Between San Angelo and Waco: You can drive eastward on US 67 and turn to US 183 (~53km), or drive westward on US 190 and turn to US 183 (~65km). There are the secret path and historical marker 4556.
  • Corpus Christi:
    1. Leave the Mary's Cotton depot southward and turn left in the bend. A small extra dirt road will lead you to the paved road.
    2. Leave the Mary's Cotton depot. When arriving at the flashing stop sign, continue straight ahead. A dirt road with a small village will lead you on to I-37.
  • Dalhart: Leaving the northern Grand Pastures depot, drive straight instead of left, there are a few extra dirt roads. One to lead you back, and one that leads you onto the road.
  • Fort Stockton: From the west exit of Vortex, the secret roads lead back to US 285 and to a secret diamond intersection on I-20 respectively.
  • Houston: Leave the Recruitment Agency and turn right, then turn left. Continue on the secret road until you come to a parking lot. In the middle of the parking lot you will find a tunnel that leads to a racetrack.
  • Huntsville: At the three truck stops north of the city, leave the southern-most one through its southeastern exit and turn right. The road will take you to US 190.
  • Laredo
    1. Leave the city southward on US 83, turn left after the first rest area and you’ll visit Laredo Drag Strip.
    2. Continue heading south on US 83, not far from the previous one, just after the Zapata County historical marker (the parking area without a rest stop on the map), turn left and you will find a short road leading you to another historical marker.
  • Longview:
    1. Leave Avalanche Steel normally, when coming to the T-junction, turn left and drive straight. The shortcut will take you to US 80.
    2. Leaving Wallbert (the western one), turn right.
    3. Leaving the truck stop, continue straight over US 59.
    4. Leaving Faraday, turn left, then turn right. Or leave Syntetico and turn right.
    5. There are 3 secret roads near Vortex: (i) Take the northern exit to complete the short secret path; (ii) Take the western exit; (iii) After the previous one, turn left soon.
  • Lufkin:
    1. Leave the city south-east on US 69. At the four-way intersection, turn left (east) to US 190. Look closely on your right for a dirt road to "Annie’s Campground". The road is a dead end that will lead you back.
    2. Leave Chuck & Jack's through the back exit (south of the depot). The road will take you to US 69.
  • Odessa:
    1. East of Odessa, between Vitas Power and NAMIQ is a secret road that leads you eastward to US 87. Don't be too quick, several oil drills can be found around this area too.
    2. Heading to Petrolucent, when turning off the Loop 338, you will come to a smooth left bend. Turn right just before the bend and you will find a short dirt road that will connect you back.
  • San Angelo:
    1. Just north of the "The city of San Angelo" viewpoint, between the one-way roads, there are 7 secret roads connecting them together (only 4 of them are discoverable).
    2. Leave Petrolucent (west of the city, along US 67) and look on both sides of the road, there is one secret road on each side, both of which are dead ends that lead you do an oil drill.
  • San Antonio:
    1. Take the east exit of Grand Pastures.
    2. Between both Asuma depots, on the northern-most road between said depots, look on the north side of the road for a gate with a sign that says "DANGER TESTING AREA". Drive through that gate and you will find San Antonio Vehicle Test Center.
  • Victoria:
    1. Travel westward on US 59, just after you cross the Guadalupe River (where the carriageway narrows), look on your right side.
    2. Southeast of the city, there is a path at backside of the "The city of Palacios" viewpoint.
  • Waco:
    1. Leave the service station and continue straight towards the roundabout and take the third exit (you should be heading west after exiting the roundabout). Then take the first right before the I-35 overpass, if you see a "Prime Rib" on your right, you're on the correct road. Now look on the right side just after "Prime Rib" and you should find a dead end with a historical marker.
    2. Leave Grand Pastures through the east exit. A dirt road will lead you to the SH 7.

Utah

  • Cedar City: Drive westward on UT-56, before you reach the border, notice your left side.
  • Price: There are several unmarked paths surrounding the first Gallon Oil.
  • Provo: Turn right when leaving Sunshine Crops.
  • Vernal: Near the southernmost end of the city, a "No trucks allowed" path will complete the loop around the lake.
  • (Bluff): At the south-east corner of Utah, on US 191, in front of the gas station & rest area.

Washington

Wyoming

  • Leave Cheyenne westward, take the exit to the rest area, and continue to the east. It is the secret road to Buford. (Related to the achievement Population 1)
  • Leave Riverton and drive northwest (~ 170 km / ~ 106 mi) on US 26 / US 287. Before the 3rd rest area, a short path is on the right side.
  • Leave Jackson southward, and there is a path on the left side leading to US 189 / US 191 before the Hoback Junction,
  • Between Jackson and Rock Springs: There are several unmarked paths surrounding the two Gallon Oil sites. (normal road before v1.44)
  • Cody: Drive westward to Yellowstone National Park, you will find 3 secret roads on your right side as follows:
    1. When passing Stampede Park (in front of Bushnell Farms), turn right.
    2. After the hairpin bend in the National Park, notice your right side, a path will lead you to a small platform.
    3. Not far from the previous one, you will find another path around the general stores.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Terminology used in the map editor
  2. ↑ Terminology used on SCS Software's blog
  3. ↑ SCS Software, 1.44 Unmarked Roads Exploration, 2022-02-20 (accessed 2022-05-09)
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