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A variety of hiking trails are available. Bring clothing
for all types of weather, as weather may change rapidly, especially
at high elevations. Eat and drink plenty while hiking. The
trails listed below are only ideas to get you started. Rangers
can recommend possible routes in even more remote areas of
the park. Pets are not allowed on the trails.
Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:
| Alpine Lakes Loop Trail |
| Distance: |
2.7 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Moderate |
| Elevation: |
9,800 at trailhead |
Total Ascent: |
600 feet |
| Trailhead: |
Begins at the Bristlecone Parking Area, near the Wheeler Peak Campground. |
| Description: |
The trail passes two beautiful alpine lakes, Stella and Teresa Lakes. There are good views of Wheeler Peak. |
| Bristlecone and Glacier Trail |
| Distance: |
4.6 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Moderate |
| Elevation: |
9,800 feet at trailhead |
Total Ascent: |
1,100 feet |
| Trailhead: |
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| Description: |
The Glacier Trail is the continuation of the Bristlecone Trail. It continues beyond the bristlecone pine grove to the only glacier in Nevada, nestled beneath Wheeler Peak. |
| Bristlecone Trail |
| Distance: |
2.8 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Moderate |
| Elevation: |
9,800 feet at trailhead |
Total Ascent: |
600 feet |
| Trailhead: |
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| Description: |
Interpretive signs in the bristlecone pine grove explain the lives and significance of these ancient trees. |
| Wheeler Peak Summit Trail |
| Distance: |
8.6 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Strenuous |
| Elevation: |
10,160 feet at trailhead |
Total Ascent: |
2,900 feet |
| Trailhead: |
It is easiest to begin the hike from the Summit Trail parking area. |
| Description: |
This hike should be started very early in the day, because of the risk of afternoon storms. Along most of the route the trail follows the ridge up to the Wheeler Peak summit. |
Not Hiked
- Baker Lake Trail
- Baker Lake / Johnson Lake Loop
- Big Wash Trail
- Johnson Lake Trail (from Snake Creek)
- Lehman Creek Trail
- Lexington Arch Trail
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- Mountain View Nature Trail
- Osceola Ditch Trail
- Pole Canyon Trail
- Public Lands Guide, Ely District, Nevada
- South Fork Baker Creek / Johnson Lake Trail
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