White Pine County

The Alpine Lakes Loop is a 2.7 mile round-trip trail starting at 9,800ft and gaining 600ft at its highest point. The loop trail travels past two pristine alpine lakes, Stella and Teresa Lakes, while providing excellent views of Wheeler Peak as a nearby backdrop. The trail is easy and accessible to hikers of any level, depending upon the season and amount snow found at the trails elevation. It i...

Alpine Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.

Stella Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.

Wheeler Peak Trail via Alpine Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.

Bristlecone and Alpine Lakes Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.

Teresa Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Baker, Nevada.

Great Basin National Park is known for its unparalleled dark skies and stunning display of ancient Bristlecone Pines. This hike starts at 9,800 feet elevation and will ascend about 1,000 feet in elevation upon reaching the only glacier in Nevada! Great Basin is a desert, receiving less than 10 inches of rain per year so witnessing a view of this glacier is pretty spectacular. Not to mention the...

Located on the Nevada/Utah border about 4 hours from Salt Lake City, it's a hidden gem!Wheeler Peak is Nevada's second highest mountain at just over 13000ft and provides the backbone of the park. A beautiful winding road takes you almost to the top of Wheeler from the bottom of the valley (around 5000 up to 10000ft at the top). I've been there twice now and have loved it. Lehmann Cave is one of...

This hike is a must-do while in Great Basin! The views from the top offer very unique 360-degree views that can't be matched anywhere else. If you're visiting Great Basin, I definitely recommend taking the time to do this hike, even though it's on the longer and more strenuous side! Wheeler Peak is the highest stand-alone peak in Nevada (the true highest peak is Boundary Peak, which is technica...