Silver Peak, Nevada

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Silver Peak

  • Bishop, California

    Patriarch Grove Trail

    0.44 mi / 95 ft gain
    Patriarch Grove Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Bishop, California.
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  • Bishop, California

    White Mountain Peak

    4.3
    15.23 mi / 3278 ft gain
    Not surprisingly, White Mountain Peak is the apex of the White Mountains, which rise out of the desert floor just north of Death Valley. The White Mountains were aptly named as they are frequently covered in snow. The trailhead starts at 12,000ft and winds it's way over a few hills before the fi...
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  • Dyer, Nevada

    Boundary Peak via Queen Mine

    5.0
    7.87 mi / 3406 ft gain
    Boundary Peak received its name because it straddles the border of California and Nevada. While technically in Nevada, just a few hundred feet away lies its taller neighbor Montgomery Peak (13,442') in California. Many people bag both peaks at once, but the rotten rock and unstable trail make Mon...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Methuselah Trail

    5.0
    3.96 mi / 768 ft gain
    The Methuselah Trail in California’s Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is known for its incredible views and ancient trees, particularly the famous Methuselah tree. The trails are well-maintained on this moderate-difficulty loop, which takes you through breathtaking high-altitude landscapes. The ...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Schulman Grove and Methuselah Grove Loop

    5.0
    5.14 mi / 1070 ft gain
    The Schulman Grove and Methuselah Grove Loop in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, located in the White Mountains, is where the 4,847-year-old Methuselah tree grows, the oldest living non-clonal organism in the world. If you're going to make hiking the Methuselah Grove more than a day trip and ...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Camp in Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

    4.0
    The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is located in Central California quite close to the Nevada Border in the White Mountains. A short drive South from Bishop, you will come to the small town of Big Pine where there are signs leading you left on HWY 168 to the forest. You will need a decent vehicl...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Photograph the Bristlecone Pine Forest

    5.0
    To get to the goods head east out of Big Pine, CA  on Hwy 168 into the mountains for 13 miles. Turn left (north) on White Mountain Road to the Bristlecone Pine Forest. The road winds through a beautiful forest of Pinyon Pines and Western Junipers and leads to amazing views of the rugged Sierras. ...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Explore Eureka Dunes and Hidden Dunes

    5.0
    THE HIDDEN DUNES HIKEFrom the well, you will want to hike towards a gap in the mountains off to the West. Hopefully, you were able to see the dunes on the way in as described above to help gauge the direction to head in. A map, or GPS, can make this easier too, but probably isn’t needed. Just oc...
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