Challenging
Trails
Trails in Great Basin National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Easy
Alpine Lakes Loop
Short alpine loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes beneath Wheeler Peak
Moderate
Bristlecone Trail
Short alpine hike to a grove of ancient, twisted bristlecone pines
Moderate
Glacier Trail
Short, high-alpine trek to Wheeler Peak’s cirque and rock glacier
Challenging
Highland Ridge Route
Big, lonely crestline with bristlecones, cliffs, and real route-finding
Challenging
Baker Lake Loop
Two alpine lakes, one big loop, and solitude for days.
Challenging
Snake Divide Trail
Remote ridge climb to bristlecones, solitude, and huge views
Moderate
Baker Meadows Trail
Aspens, meadows, and creekside singletrack on a mellow moderate loop
Challenging
Lehman Creek Trail
Steep creekside climb between campgrounds with big aspens and views
Challenging
Johnson Lake Trail
Tough climb to a quiet alpine lake with historic mining ruins
Moderate
Baker Creek Loop Trail
Shady creek and meadow loop with big aspens and wildflower payoff.
Moderate
Timber Creek Trail
Steep, quiet loop to meadows and Pyramid Peak views from Baker Creek
Moderate
Upper Strawberry Trail
Quiet creekside climb with spring blooms and fall aspens
Moderate
Dead Lake Loop
Quiet loop to a seasonal alpine lake with big Snake Valley views
Moderate
Pole Canyon Trail
Quiet loop with creek, meadows, and big Snake Valley views
Moderate
Strawberry Creek Loop
Quiet creek-and-aspens loop with a steeper extension to a saddle.
Easy
Sky Islands Forest Trail
Short, truly accessible loop through high alpine forest with great signage
Moderate
Serviceberry Trail
Quiet Snake Creek loop of aspens, mahogany, and broad views
Moderate
Lexington Arch Trail
Solitary climb to a towering limestone arch—drive is the crux
Easy
Osceola Ditch Trail
Shady historic ditch walk with flume relics and creek crossings
Easy
Snake Overlook Loop Trail
Short, shady lollipop with creek sounds and a modest bench view
Easy
Island Forest Trail
High-alpine, wheelchair-friendly loop with sky island ecology signsChallenging
Big Wash Trail
An isolated, brushy 20-mile push for solitude seekers.
Easy
Sage Steppe Loop Trail
Easy meadow-and-aspen loop with a real chance to hear elk in fall
Easy
Shoshone ADA Trail
Ultra-short, ADA-friendly stroll to a Snake Creek fishing deck
Easy
