National Forest Development Road 466

Summit Trailhead

~11 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…

Mine Shaft Loop

~5 min drive

Easy desert loop trail with mining history near abandoned shafts.

Lucky Boy Loop

~6 min drive

Easy 1-mile loop with minimal elevation gain in Nevada high desert.

Wheeler Peak

~11 min drive

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

Trail Canyon

~11 min drive

Moderate 11-mile canyon trail with 2,513 ft gain and scenic high desert views.

Bristlecone Trailhead

~12 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…

Negro Creek

~21 min drive

Moderate 8.28-mile creek trail with 1,865 ft elevation gain in Nevada.

Sac Pass Loop

~7 min drive

Short desert loop with gentle elevation gain near Sac Pass.

Hendrys Creek

~19 min drive

Expert 17.2-mile alpine trek with 4,658 ft elevation gain in remote Nevada.

Baker Creek Trailhead

~14 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…