The Scenic, Breathtaking Drive In Nevada Where You End Up Among The Clouds
Wheeler Peak is located in Great Basin National Park, in White Pine County near Baker on the Nevada-Utah border. The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is a truly spectacular jaunt high into the clouds. This scenic breathtaking drive is a true mountain road that winds through the South Snake Mountain Range to a place with sweeping, panoramic vistas of the beautifully rugged Great Basin desert below.
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Wheeler Peak is located in the Great Basin National Park, and the drive is definitely a highlight of any visit to the park.
Throughout the drive, there are many places to pull over and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views and photo opportunities. Among the most popular pullouts include Mount Moriah, Lehman Creek, Wheeler Peak, Jeff Davis Peak, and the Snake Valley below.
Along this 12-mile drive, visitors will gain over 4,000 feet in elevation while crossing through a number of different ecological zones where a wide variety of flora and fauna can be seen.
For a truly scenic breathtaking drive, the Wheeler Peak Road in Great Basin National Park is one of Nevada’s best. Have you experienced this gorgeous and tranquil area? Please comment below.
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