National Park

Great Basin National Park

NV · US

Park map

Explore roads, trails, and places

Official park detail layered over an interactive road and trail map.

Places

Places in Great Basin

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Wheeler Peak

Nevada’s high‑alpine summit with big views and bigger winds

Scenic Viewpoint

Place

Bristlecone Grove

Ancient bristlecones on a short, high-elevation interpretive loop

Trailhead · Restroom

Place

Astronomy Amphitheater

Red-lit venue for free ranger-led stargazing and telescope views

Parking · Restroom

Place

Gothic Palace

Short, dramatic cave room with stalactites and ranger stories

Parking · Restroom

Trails

Trails in Great Basin

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Challenging

Wheeler Peak Summit Trail

Nevada’s airy high-point chase with big views and bigger winds

8.6 mi · 7 hr · Challenging

Easy

Alpine Lakes Loop

Short alpine loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes beneath Wheeler Peak

2.7 mi · 1.5 hr · Easy

Moderate

Bristlecone Trail

Short alpine hike to a grove of ancient, twisted bristlecone pines

2.8 mi · 2.3 hr · Moderate

Moderate

Glacier Trail

Short, high-alpine trek to Wheeler Peak’s cirque and rock glacier

3.7 mi · 2.5 hr · Moderate

Wildlife

Wildlife in Great Basin

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Sighting map

Where to look

Elk

Cervus canadensisReports peak in the evening, around 8 PMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map

Wild Turkey in Great Basin National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavoReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Rattlesnake in Great Basin National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus lutosusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Caution

Lexington Arch Road Hazardous Conditions

Lexington Arch Road is open but severely washed out and rough/rutted. High-clearance, 4WD vehicles are recommended year-round, and visitors should expect to park about 1 mile before the official trailhead/parking area. Travel with caution; hazardous conditions may be present. Official current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Caution

Campground Water Unavailable

Water is unavailable in park campgrounds. Campers should bring enough water for their stay; water is available at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center year-round and at the dump station in summer and fall. Official conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Caution

Stage II Fire Restrictions in Effect

Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect throughout Great Basin National Park. Campfires, charcoal grills, and outdoor smoking are prohibited; gas and liquid-fueled stoves are allowed. Current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Great Basin National Park

Wheeler Peak

Bristlecone Grove

Astronomy Amphitheater

Gothic Palace

Wheeler Peak Summit Trail

Alpine Lakes Loop

Bristlecone Trail

Glacier Trail

Elk

Mule Deer

Wild Turkey

Rattlesnake

Lexington Arch Road Hazardous Conditions

Campground Water Unavailable

Stage II Fire Restrictions in Effect

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