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Glacier Trail
Trail
0.8 mile
1.2 kilometer
point to point
81% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
413'
126 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 10,880' 3,316 m
Low: 10,468' 3,191 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 30% (17°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
All Clear
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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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Description
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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Contacts
Land Manager: National Park Service - Great Basin National Park
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