Nevada · Hiking

Shoshone Trail

2.8 mi
round trip
2,416 ft
climb
8,907 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Is Shoshone Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Great Basin National Park. It doesn't name Shoshone Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure

    Park closure covering Great Basin National Park · NPS · Great Basin National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Great Basin National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Shoshone Trail is an out-and-back hike in Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 5.6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,029 feet. It starts at roughly 7,580 feet and climbs to about 8,900 feet, making it a moderate trip that covers a substantial stretch of higher ground in the park. There is no fee to hike the Shoshone Trail. The trail is part of Great Basin National Park, and the park's land manager is the National Park Service. Several other trails lie within a few miles. The Snake Divide Trail is about a mile away, and the Serviceberry Trailhead and Snake Creek Trailhead are both within 2 miles. Johnson Lake Trail is a little over 2 miles off.

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