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Wheeler Peak Baker Lake and Peak
Glacier and Bristlecone Trail  

The hike descriptions for these hikes are in the Member's Only club.            

    Difficulty rating: 1 - easiest, 5 - toughest

Wheeler Peak

                                                           Trailhead: Along Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive

                    Type of hike: Trail

          Difficulty: 4

                                Elevation gain: 2,902 feet

                       Distance: 8.4 miles

                     Time: 5 to 7 hours

             Children: no

Special Attractions: The highest peak in the park.                                                                                                                  Photo


Baker Lake and Peak

Trailhead: End of Baker Road.

Type of hike: Trail and route

Difficulty: 5

Elevation gain:

Distance: 14.5 miles

Time: 7 to 9 hours

Children: No

Special Attractions: An alpine lake.                                                         Photo


Glacier-Bristlecone Trail

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 3

Elevation gain: 1,300 feet

Distance: 7.5 miles

Time: 3 to 4 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: Bristlecone Interpretive Trail and Nevada's only glacier.  Photo