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 Peak13,063-ft summit, second-highest in Nevada, with a ridge trail.
- Lehman CavesSingle cavern of rare 'shields' and helictites — guided tours only.
- Bristlecone Grove3,000-year-old trees clinging to a glacial cirque at 10,500 ft.
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