Fantastic drive to 10000 feet!
8/31/2022
There are multiple turnouts along the way and great hiking trails. We only did the Sky Island Loop ...
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
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Wheeler Peak Scenic Dr
Baker, NV 89311
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive offers a remarkable journey through the diverse landscapes of Great Basin National Park, showcasing the unique ecosystems of Snake Valley. Starting at an elevation of 7,000 feet, visitors embark on a 12-mile drive that ascends over 4,000 feet to reach an elevation exceeding 10,000 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest point in the park.
Travelers along the scenic drive experience a transition from the sagebrush-dominated lower elevations through stands of Pinyon Pine and Mountain Mahogany, to collections of conifers such as White Fir and Aspen Grove at higher altitudes. Each ecological zone reveals a different facet of the park's biodiversity, from the harsh desert landscapes to surprisingly lush sub-alpine forests.
Throughout the drive, pullouts provide opportunities to admire the geological and historical highlights of the region, including views of Mount Moriah, Lehman Creek, and Doso Doyabi Peak. Additionally, access to popular hiking trails like Alpine Lakes and the Wheeler Peak Summit Trailhead make the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive a gateway to further exploration and adventure within Great Basin National Park.
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