Wander the West: Bristlecone and Glacier Trail

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Area: Great Basin National Park   

State: Nevada    Elevation: 9,800 ft

Lat: 39.0097993*   Long: -114.3077445*

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What's Near Bristlecone and Glacier Trail?
(miles) 10 20 30 40 50

Getting There

The trailhead is located at the Wheeler Peak Campground.

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Bristlecone and Glacier Trail

    View of Wheeler Peak Cirque - Great Basin National Park - Photo by ski3pin

Member Comments

Stew Icon

15 March 2010 - 03:15 PM
This hike goes from the car camp past the old trees to the only active glacier in Nevada. It's hard to belive that there are glaciers out here in the desert.

ski3pin Icon

16 March 2010 - 06:40 PM
This is a great short hike and a "must do" when you visit Great Basin.
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