![]() Pole Canyon Trail to Baker Creek Trailhead ![]() It is easiest to begin the hike from the Summit Trail parking area.Įlevations: 6,880ft to 10,760ft (2,097m to 3,279m) Along most of the route, the trail follows the ridge up to the Wheeler Peak summit. ![]() This hike should be started very early in the day because of the risk of afternoon storms. It continues beyond the bristlecone pine grove to the only glacier in Nevada, nestled beneath Wheeler Peak The Glacier Trail is the continuation of the Bristlecone Trail. Interpretive signs in the bristlecone pine grove explain the lives and significance of these ancient trees Begin at the Bristlecone Parking Area, near the Wheeler Peak Campground. The trail passes two beautiful alpine lakes, Stella and Teresa Lakes, with great views of Wheeler Peak. Begin at the Bristlecone Parking lot at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. Interpretive signs explain how this forest exists, cut off from other forests by distance, elevation, and time. This gentle, wheelchair accessible, trail winds through a high alpine conifer forest. Use extreme caution if continuing through debris on the trail. Consider hiking to washouts then returning for a short, easy hike. * Warning: Several landslides resulting from flash floods make this trail significantly more difficult and technical. Walk down slope through ponderosa pine, white fir and Douglas fir trees to the remnant of an 18 mile long channel built by gold miners in the 1880's. It passes through diverse habitats, paralleling a creek for parts of the trail.īegin at the signed pull-out on the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. This trail can be accessed from trailheads in both the Wheeler Peak and Upper Lehman Creek Campgrounds. The trail starts at the Rhodes Cabin next to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. The trail guide (available for loan at the visitor center desk) describes the geology and ecology of the area. This is a leisurely walk in the pinyon-juniper forest. Check with park rangers for the most up-to-date conditions and which hikes/routes are well marked.Įlevations: 9,886ft to 13,063ft (3,013m to 3,982m) Navigation can be extremely difficult in winter for the uninitiated.Check the Winter Touring page for popular winter routes. Snowshoeing and backcountry/crosscountry skiing are the top activities for being on trails in winter. All trails remain open in winter time, but are generally covered in several feet of snow.Additionally, many trails and areas of the park will see afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months.Ĭoming in Winter? Check out the Winter Touring page. Most people hike about 2 miles/hour, or about 3 kilometers/hour, so leave plenty of time in the day for your hike, or take a good source of light for night hiking. Pets are not allowed on park trails with the sole exception of the Lexington Arch Trail. Keep in mind all of Great Basin's backcountry regulations and follow them carefully.Consider starting altitude, many trails go beyond 10,000ft and altitude sickness can be a very real danger while hiking.Don't push yourself too hard especially when not acclimated or under-prepared. Pick a trail within your ability level.
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