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Glacier Trail

 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NV
  3. …Northeastern Nevada
  4. …Baker
  5. Great Basin National Park
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0.8 Miles 1.2 Kilometers


81%

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413' 126 m

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Descent

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

10,880' 3,316 m

High

10,468' 3,191 m

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Shared By Jason Ethridge

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“A continuation of the Bristlecone Grove Trail, this trail leads to the Wheeler Peak Glacier. ”

— Jason Ethridge
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After leaving behind the Bristlecone Grove Trail, this trail continues the ascent into the Wheeler Peak cirque until ending at the foot of the Wheeler Peak glacier. The trail isn't overly difficult, but runners will notice the ascent. This is a rock glacier, so don't expect that iconic looking giant slab of ice. Though the ice is there, it is mixed with, and partially covered by, tons of rock. This is one of the southernmost glaciers in the U.S. and the only glacier in Nevada.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Great Basin National Park

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  3.5 from 2 votes

#7

in Great Basin National Park

#13042

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#7

in Great Basin National Park

#141

in Nevada

#13,042

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Checking out Nevada's only Glacier, beneath Wheeler Peak.
Checking out Nevada's only Glacier, beneath Whe…
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Bristlecone Pine.
Bristlecone Pine.
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Bristlecone Pine branch.
Bristlecone Pine branch.
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View of the peaks.
View of the peaks.
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View of the Rock Glacier and Wheeler Peak.
View of the Rock Glacier and Wheeler Peak.
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Bristlecone Pine.
Bristlecone Pine.
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