Hiking Trails

Select a Hike by Location

Find a hike in the park based on where you plan on visiting. Important to note that only trails on the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive are accessible via a paved road. All others are gravel or require four wheel drive.

Select a Hike by Difficulty

Find hikes sorted by difficulty. Easy hikes include those that are ADA accessible.

How to pick a trail:

1. Pick a trail within your ability level. Don't push yourself too hard especially when not acclimated or under-prepared.
2. Consider starting altitude, many trails go beyond 10,000ft and altitude sickness can be a very real danger while hiking.
3. Keep in mind all of Great Basin's backcountry regulations and follow them carefully. Pets are not allowed on park trails with the sole exception of the Lexington Arch Trail.
4. Consider timing. Most people hike about 2 miles/hour, or about 3 kilometers/hour, so leave plenty of time in the day for your hike, or take a good source of light for night hiking. Additionally, many trails and areas of the park will see afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months.

Coming in Winter? Check out the Visiting in Winter page.

• Look for road conditions updates on the Alerts page. Many roads close in the winter even if trails technically remain open, limiting access or significantly increasing the length of a hike.
• All trails remain open in winter time, but are generally covered in several feet of snow. Snowshoeing and backcountry/crosscountry skiing are the top activities for being on trails in winter. Check the Winter Touring page for popular winter routes.
• Navigation can be extremely difficult in winter for the uninitiated. Check with park rangers for the most up-to-date conditions and which hikes/routes are well marked.