Great Basin National Park

Intro: Being the least visited National Park in the entire system you'll get everything you expect at a National Park, minus the crowds. This place offers some of the best hiking and horseback riding opportunities in the area due to the well maintained and signed trail system, easier access, and nice campgrounds. The second highest peak in Nevada (13,063 ft), scenic alpine lakes, aspen and bristlecone stands, and unique Lehman Caves make this a mandatory stop while in the area.

Advisories: Just because you're at a National Park doesn't mean that you're no longer in Nevada. Expect rugged and remote country with little relief efforts available. So always be prepared and safe. Afternoon thunderstorms are a regular occurance in the summer months, so start early if you're going for one of the many peaks.

Be sure to check in at the visitors center for the latest information regarding permissible uses, trail conditions, and weather forecasts.

Be safe out there.

Trail Description

Getting There: Great Basin National Park is located just outside of Baker, Nevada off of Highways 6/50 and State Route 487. From Baker, head West on State Route 488 following signs to Great Basin National Park. They have a new visitor center off of 487 before you head up the hill.

Directions for Wheeler Peak Trails: Take a right on the scenic drive before you get to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Should be plenty of signs for Wheeler Peak, and Upper and Lower Lehman Creek Campgrounds. You can start at the Wheeler Peak trailhead or the campground, both around 10,000 ft.

Directions for Baker Creek Trails: Take a left before you get to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center following signs for the Baker Creek Campground. Go past the camprground to the trailhead.