Expert
Wheeler Peak Summit (Great Basin)
Nevada
Distance8.2 mi
Est. time~4 hr 11 min
Elevation gain↗ 2,900 ft
RouteOut & back
Wheeler Peak Summit (Great Basin) is a expert 8.2-mile out & back hike in Nevada with about 2,900 ft of elevation gain. Nevada’s second-highest, past ancient bristlecones.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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