Cooper Canyon Road

Bristlecone Trailhead

~23 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…

Bastian Basin Trail

~13 min drive

Steady 4-mile climb into a scenic high desert basin with 1,100 ft elevation gain.

West Square Top

~19 min drive

Moderate 7.8-mile Nevada summit hike with steady climbing and high desert views.

Sage Steppe loop trail

~22 min drive

Easy 1.2-mile loop through Nevada sagebrush steppe with minimal elevation gain.

Wheeler Peak

~23 min drive

Standard route to Wheeler Peak (13,065 ft) from Summit.

Summit Trailhead

~23 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…

South Square Top

~19 min drive

Scenic 3.92-mile Nevada summit hike with 493 ft elevation gain.

Kolcheck

~19 min drive

Challenging 13.2-mile Nevada high desert hike with 2,767 ft elevation gain.

Sac Pass Loop

~22 min drive

Short desert loop with gentle elevation gain near Sac Pass.

Baker Creek Trailhead

~29 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…