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2.5 miles
Distance
473 ft
Climb
-426 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
46 ft
Altitude change
9,959 ft
Altitude min
9,959 ft
Altitude start
10,003 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
61.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,335 ft
Distance flat

Alpine Lakes Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Basin National Park
    Baker, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #22021 in Hiking [+]
    • #210738 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes

When we visited Great Basin National Park, we were there for just a day, so we chose to take the 12-mile scenic drive from the town of Baker, Nevada to the summit of Wheeler Peak. We happened to be there right as the Aspens were in full color and with a light breeze, the orange leaves blew off the trees like a light snowfall. It was absolutely gorgeous. As we made our way along the scenic drive, there were a few places to safely pull off the road and snap some shots of the view. They each had telescopes available for use, which was nice for those of us without binoculars. At the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive (closed from November through June), there was a large parking lot with restrooms near the trail head for the Alpine Lakes. ( Full review and description on our website www.702xventures.com/great-basin-ntl-park )

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 Lots of spring runoff covering the trail at the beginning of the loop with sections of deep snow in the trees. Trekking poles helped. Very pretty...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Alpine Lakes Loop

        ▼ Where is Alpine Lakes Loop located?
        Alpine Lakes Loop is located in Great Basin National Park, Baker, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Great Basin National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.01003, -114.30715.
        ▼ How hard is Alpine Lakes Loop?
        Alpine Lakes Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpine Lakes Loop?
        Alpine Lakes Loop has 473 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 426 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,959 ft to 10,428 ft.
        ▼ Is Alpine Lakes Loop a point to point trail?
        Alpine Lakes Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.

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