Great Basin National Park 3-Day Travel Guide
Great Basin National Park, Nevada's most pristine alpine wilderness, ancient bristlecone pines + glacial lakes + Lehman Caves + Wheeler Peak, capture the essence in three days!
Day 1 Lehman Caves + Alpine Lake Hiking
08:00 Depart from Baker, 20 km, 30 minutes
08:40 Arrive at Lehman Caves Visitor Center, buy tickets, get stamps, watch introduction film, 20 minutes
09:10 Guided tour of Lehman Caves, stalactite wonders + underground marvels, 1 hour 30 minutes ★ Best cave experience
11:00 Alpine Loop Trail round trip 8 km, alpine lakes + glacial relics, 4 hours
15:30 Stella Lake Trail round trip 3 km, azure alpine lake + ancient bristlecone pines, 2 hours
17:50 Return to Baker for overnight stay
Day 2 Wheeler Peak Summit + Bristlecone Loop
07:30 Depart from Baker, 20 km, 30 minutes
08:10 Wheeler Peak Trail round trip 13 km, Nevada’s highest peak + 360-degree wilderness panorama, 6 hours ★ Most stunning summit hike
14:40 Bristlecone Loop Trail round trip 5 km, world’s oldest bristlecone pine forest, 2 hours 30 minutes
17:30 Wheeler Peak Sunset Overlook, wilderness twilight, 40 minutes
18:20 Return to Baker for overnight stay
Day 3 Baker Lake + Johnson Lake + Astronomy Stargazing
08:00 Depart from Baker to Baker Lake area, 15 km, 20 minutes
08:30 Baker Lake Loop Trail round trip 12 km, alpine lakes + high chance of wildlife, 5 hours
14:00 Johnson Lake Trail round trip 7 km, alpine lakes + historic mining relics, 3 hours 30 minutes
17:50 Park astronomy program (seasonal), starry sky introduction, 1 hour
19:20 Leisurely leave the park, return to Baker or Las Vegas
In three days, fully experience the true highlights of Great Basin National Park: Lehman Caves wonders + Wheeler Peak summit + ancient bristlecone pines + Baker and Johnson alpine lakes. The pace is smooth, letting you feel the tranquility and mystery of Nevada’s most pristine alpine wilderness!