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National Park

Great Basin

blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
Trail to ancient bristlecone pine trees. NPS Photo

Overview

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a lot more than just desert here.

State: NV775-234-7331

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

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    Things To Do

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      Concrete picnic area surrounded by juniper trees.

      Picnic at the Lehman Caves Picnic Area

      Free

      Description

      Picnic Area at Lehman Caves

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      Pet FriendlyTime:5-120 Minutes
      A green and brown meadow sits flat beneath a rising, tree covered mountain with patchy blue sky.

      Hike the Baker Creek Loop

      Free

      Description

      An upper easy/low moderate hike, Baker Creek is often accessible or semi-accessible year round, making a viable alternative when roads close or parking lots are crowded. 3.3 miles makes for acceptable easy distance for most visitors, though challenging in the winter when deep snow is present.

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      Time:90-180 Minutes
      Wooden Junior Ranger badge on pine duff

      Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger

      Free

      Description

      Great Basin Junior Ranger

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      Time:30-120 Minutes
      Golden Aspens on the banks of a shallow lake

      Hike to Dead Lake

      Free

      Description

      Hike the 5.1 mile Dead Lake Loop to see an ephemeral lake and gorgeous wildflowers and fall colors. Every time of year, Snake Creek has something to offer.

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      Time:2-5 Hours
      Tall white aspen trees with bare branches frame snowy mountain peaks in the near distance.

      Hike the Lehman Creek Trail

      Free

      Description

      Hike the Lehman Creek Trail in summer and fall for amazing colors and plenty of shade, or to access the higher elevation trails in the winter time. This 6.4 mile round trip journey travels through a varied forest showcasing a harder to see perspective of the many mountain peaks.

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      Time:3-6 Hours
      The edge of a log cabin with large beams sits to one side, with a trail stretching forward in snow

      Hike the Mountain View Nature Trail

      Free

      Description

      Take a short walk on the Mountain View Nature Trail behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Waiting for a tour? Only wanting a short distance? This nature trail will enlighten you on the past, present, and future of Lehman Caves and Great Basin National Park.

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      Time:5-30 Minutes

    More Images

    blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
    blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
    Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining
    Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining
    Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute
    Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute
    Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center
    Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center
    Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.
    Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.
    White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.
    White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.
    Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide
    Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide
    Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground
    Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground
    Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background
    Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background