BRISTLECONE, GLACIER TRAIL & ALPINE LAKES LOOP AT GREAT BASIN

WHEELER PEAK SCENIC ROAD - WHEELER PEAK IS ON THE RIGHT

We camped at 7,300 ft in an 11 site campground for $3 a night, water had been turned off but we did have a vault toilet, what more do you want.

Drove up the Wheeler Peak scenic drive to around 10,000 ft and had a 7½ mile round trip hike to the ancient Bristlecone Pines which are unbelievable and beautiful. On to a rock glacier, nestled beneath Wheeler Peak then to two sub alpine lakes which after seeing the majestic Bristlecone were a bit of a let down! A great hike, I seemed OK with just a bit of a headache when we got back, altitude seems to affect me more than Roy.

 

"ADVERSITY" BRISTLECONE PINE

RELUCTANCE TO DIE BRISTLECONE

3100 - 3300 YEARS OLD

3,200 YEARS OLD AND STILL ALIVE - THE TREE OF COURSE!

SMALL GLACIER ON LEFT, ROCK GLACIER ON RIGHT

STELLA LAKE