High alpine grove of Great Basin bristlecone pines on the glacial moraine below Wheeler Peak. A ~2.8-mile round-trip trail from the end of Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive reaches ancient living trees and interpretive signs. Road usually opens mid-summer after snowmelt.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.0130, -114.3060 |
| Age | 4,000+ years |
| Elevation | 10,000 ft |
| Access | Bristlecone Trail from end of Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive (Great Basin NP) |
| Unique | Ancient trees |
| Fee | Free — no park entrance fee (cave tours/campgrounds charge separately) |
| Best season | Summer (snow-free; scenic drive seasonal) |
| Agency | NPS Great Basin NP |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundWheeler Peak Campground0.3 km away
- CampgroundUpper Lehman Creek Campground4.9 km away
- CampgroundLower Lehman Creek Campground5.7 km away
- Visitor centerLehman Caves Visitor Center7.5 km away
- CampgroundGrey Cliffs Campground7.8 km away
- CampgroundDump Station7.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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