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Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
Baker, Nevada
23.36 mi
/ 3839 ft gain
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.
Lehman Cave
Baker, Nevada
0.4 mi
/ 30 ft gain
Lehman Cave is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Baker, Nevada.
Lehman Creek Trail
Baker, Nevada
8.18 mi
/ 2497 ft gain
Lehman Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Baker, Nevada.
Camp at Upper Lehman Creek Campground, Great Basin NP
Baker, Nevada
Great Basin National Park is located just a few miles east of the Nevada/Utah border in White Pine County. This beautiful park lies approximately 4.5 hours northeast of Las Vegas, NV and about 4 hours southwest of Salt Lake City, UT near the small town of Baker, NV.
The Upper Lehman Campground is found at 7,752ft about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive from the Great Basin National Park ...
Johnson Lake via South Fork Baker Creek
Baker, Nevada
10.35 mi
/ 3330 ft gain
Johnson Lake via South Fork Baker Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.
Baker Lake-Johnson Lake Loop
Baker, Nevada
12.98 mi
/ 4629 ft gain
Baker Lake-Johnson Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Baker, Nevada.
Backpack on the Baker/Johnson Lake Loop
Baker, Nevada
12 mi
/ 3300 ft gain
Check out a quieter side of Great Basin National Park by spending a night camped at Baker Lake. There are several opportunities to pitch your tent along the way, or you can choose a spot right on the shores of the lake. On the weekend we were there, there was only one other party spending the night. It's quiet and secluded, and the view is gorgeous in the morning!
The hike starts from the Baker...
Hike to Baker Peak, Great Basin National Park
Baker, Nevada
15 mi
/ 4000 ft gain
Clustered in arguably Nevada's highest mountain group, Baker Peak is the state 4th highest peak, right behind the neighboring Jeff Davis and Wheeler Peaks. Because Baker is slightly overshadowed by its neighbors, it sees very little traffic. Baker Peak is rugged, wild, and requires a long approach. For determined hikers and peak baggers, there is no better hike to see all of what Great Basin Na...
Wheeler Peak via Upper Lehman Creek
Baker, Nevada
15.27 mi
/ 5177 ft gain
Not a feat for the faint of heart. You have to want this one. Especially if you are dealing with intermittent patches of snow. The Upper Lehman Creek Trail, the Wheeler Peak Trail, and the summit are not overly challenging when done on their own, but the sum of it's parts makes this combination trek one for the books.
Before getting along, its worth noting that since this is a long haul and h...
Places to stay
Baker, Nevada
Grey Cliffs Campground
Overview
For visitors to Great Basin National Park, Grey Cliffs Campground is an ideal place to setup and start exploring. Experience the...
Ely, Nevada
Timber Creek Campground
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Timber Creek Campground is located in Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevati...
Ely, Nevada
Bird Creek Recreation Area
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Bird Creek Recreation Area is located in the Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,200 ...
Ruth, Nevada
Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
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Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground sits in the shadow of its namesake, just 10 miles southwest from the city of Ely, i...
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