Park №26SouthwestEst. 1986

Great Basin

Nevada·77,180 acres·Late spring–fall

“Ancient bristlecone pines and limestone caves under Nevada's darkest skies.”

Best season

Late spring–fall

Trip length

1–2 days

Acres

77,180

Region

Southwest

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Highlights

Wheeler Peak
13,063-ft summit, second-highest in Nevada, with a ridge trail.
Lehman Caves
Single cavern of rare 'shields' and helictites — guided tours only.
Bristlecone Grove
3,000-year-old trees clinging to a glacial cirque at 10,500 ft.

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