You'll Never Forget This Hike To An Unrivaled Peak In Nevada
By Mychelle Blake|Published October 26, 2016
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Mychelle Blake is a freelance writer, website designer and social media consultant. She happily tolerates the insane Las Vegas heat with her three wacky pit bulls, one fish, one bird and one husband.
Nevada has many incredible mountain hikes but one of the most impressive is Wheeler Peak in the Great Basin National Park. Hikers can experience a beautiful alpine woodland experience leading to amazing views from over 13,000 feet.
Wheeler Peak is the second highest peak in Nevada, topping. The peak is just 81 feet below Boundary Peak, the highest in the state.
The trail is about 8-1/2 miles and is considered hard, though hikers report it's fairly gradual going up. The last mile is steep and requires rock scrambling. The elevation change increases the challenge for people not used to it. The peak is also known for inclement weather, including lightening storms, so it's important to go on a clear day.
Visitors will love the brilliant aspen tree colors in the fall. The trail is usually closed around November through May due to mountain snows so be sure to visit early in the fall.
The views from the summit are truly stunning and makes the challenge going up worth it. The summit is fairly level and there's plenty of room to relax and have some lunch or rest up before the long trek down.
