Bristlecone
Nevada
Free — you'll pick up right here.
10.2 mi
Distance
590 ft
Gain
3h 41m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 18 h ago · oldest 19 h
problem: Agency alerts
19 active alerts in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; most severe: Elephant Fire Closure
USFSPosted Jul 13 · checked 19 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 56°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather18 h ago
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Bristlecone
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 590 ft
- Highest point
- 9,393 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,465 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Bristlecone is a 10.20-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada with 590 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route type.
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