Lehman Caves
Ranger-led tours; reserve ahead.
Great Basin National Park
A remote park with a glacier-carved 13,000-foot peak, ancient bristlecone pines, marble caves and very dark skies.
The bristlecones on Wheeler Peak can live nearly 5,000 years, among Earth's oldest living things. The ranger-led tours of Lehman Caves show stunning formations, and the night sky here is among the darkest in the country.
- Best Time
- June–September
- Time Needed
- 1–2 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About five hours by car from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeBristlecone Pine Trail
A high walk to ancient trees and Nevada's only glacier.
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
12 miles up to 10,000 feet. The top closes in winter.
Know Before You Go
- It's the middle of nowhere. Fill your tank, and carry food.
Where to Stay
Stay in Baker, Nevada, or at a campground.
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