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Nevada
0.7 mi
Distance
433 ft
Gain
19 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Great Basin National Park
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Why you'll love it
Bristlecone Trail
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The Bristlecone Trail in Nevada offers a short, accessible journey through high-altitude terrain featuring some of the oldest living trees on Earth. This brief out-and-back hike showcases the resilient bristlecone pine ecosystem and provides expansive views of the surrounding Great Basin landscape. Perfect for visitors seeking a quick alpine experience without committing to a longer trek.
Bristlecone Trailhead
~1 min drive
Bristlecone Trailhead is located at the end of Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. This is one of the most popular trailheads at Great Basin National Park. The Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove is a 1.4-mile hike from the trailhead. This trailhead also offers access to the Sky Island Fore…
Wheeler Peak
~2 min drive
Standard route to Wheeler Peak (13,065 ft) from Summit.
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~6 min drive
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Mine Shaft Loop
~13 min drive
Easy desert loop trail with mining history near abandoned shafts.
Trail Canyon
~23 min drive
Moderate 11-mile canyon trail with 2,513 ft gain and scenic high desert views.
Summit Trailhead
~2 min drive
The Summit Trailhead gives access to the Wheeler Summit Trail. This trail leads to the summit of Wheeler Peak, over 4.2 miles one way. This trail is considered strenuous and hikers should be prepared for a steep and exposed hike. Thunderstorms and high winds are common. Durin…
Sac Pass Loop
~14 min drive
Short desert loop with gentle elevation gain near Sac Pass.
Bastian Basin Trail
~32 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb into a scenic high desert basin with 1,100 ft elevation gain.
Hendrys Creek
~32 min drive
Expert 17.2-mile alpine trek with 4,658 ft elevation gain in remote Nevada.
Baker Creek Trailhead
~6 min drive
Located about three miles up the Baker Creek Road, the Baker Creek Trailhead has access to three trails; South Fork Baker trail, Timber Creek Trail, and Baker Lake. These trails venture through aspen groves and pine tree stands up to alpine lakes and meadows. Parking is limit…
