Wheeler Peak Summit Trail — Great Basin NP

360

min visit

A strenuous 8.6-mile alpine hike ascending 2,900 feet to Nevada's second-highest peak, rewarding summit-baggers with 360-degree views of the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada. The final push above treeline offers heart-pounding vistas and a profound sense of isolation in the high desert.

Visiting Wheeler Peak Summit Trail: FAQs

How long does a visit to Wheeler Peak Summit Trail take?

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Plan for about 6 hours at Wheeler Peak Summit Trail.

When is the best time to visit Wheeler Peak Summit Trail?

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Early September for stable weather, wildflowers still blooming at lower elevations, and fewer crowds than peak summer.

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