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Nevada
10.2 mi
Distance
590 ft
Gain
3h 41m
Time
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Bristlecone
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The Bristlecone Trail offers a moderately paced 10.2-mile journey through Nevada's high desert landscape, featuring steady elevation gain that rewards hikers with expansive views and access to ancient bristlecone pine groves. This trail showcases the resilience of high-altitude flora and provides excellent opportunities to experience Nevada's unique alpine ecosystem. The relatively modest elevation gain makes this a manageable full-day adventure for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
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