Great Basin National Park

Great Basin
From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sage-covered foothills, a stunning diversity of the larger Great Basin region unfolds. Enjoy the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages.

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Tucked away in eastern Nevada, Great Basin National Park is a hidden gem of dramatic landscapes, ancient bristlecone pines, and some of the darkest night skies in the country. Towering Wheeler Peak rises above rugged mountain valleys, while below ground, the stunning Lehman Caves reveal intricate limestone formations. Visitors can hike through alpine meadows, explore glacier-carved terrain, and marvel at a sky full of stars in this remote and breathtaking park. Whether you’re seeking adventure, solitude, or a glimpse into geologic and cultural history, Great Basin offers an unforgettable experience far from the crowds.

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Great Basin National Park, originally protected as Lehman Caves National Monument in 1922, was established in 1986. The park spans 77,180 acres and contains a wide variety of landscapes, including caves, meadows, forests, and mountains. Park visitors can explore and appreciate Wheeler Peak, a part of the Snake Range and the second-tallest peak in Nevada, with a summit at 13,063 feet. Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive invites visitors to enjoy a paved 12-mile path through several different ecological zones while gaining 4,000 feet in elevation. Lehman Caves, another stunning park feature, is actually a single cavern filled with unique cave formations. Descendants of the Shoshone, Paiute, and Ute tribes today trace their ancestry back to the Great Basin and think of it as home.

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Upcoming events

Jun 2 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...

Jun 2 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Join a ranger on the Lehman Caves Visitor Center porch to explore various topics about Great Basin National Park.

Jun 2 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Join a park ranger outside the Great Basin Visitor Center for a 30-minute program exploring various aspects of Great Basin National Park. Topics vary.

Jun 2 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The Gothic Palace Lantern Tour takes visitors into the beautiful and bizarre first room of Lehman Caves by lanternlight.

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