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Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, Great Basin National Park, Nevada
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Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive

NV 488 · Baker → Wheeler Peak Campground

Sweeping16.4 mi30 min4,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 10,200 ftOne way
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The drive

The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park is 12 miles of paved, steep and winding road, climbing to about 10,000 feet. The average grade is 8%. The drive starts in Baker and ends at the Wheeler Peak Campground.

The drive offers good views of Doso Doyabi and Wheeler Peak, and pullouts are where you should stop. The park offers a self-guided Great Basin Life Zones auto tour.

Along the way

  1. Baker
  2. Wheeler Peak Campground
Elevation
4,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 10,200 ft
BakerWheeler Peak Campground
Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
BakerWheeler Peak Campground
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is open to Upper Lehman Creek Campground year-round; the upper nine miles are generally open June through October, depending on weather.
  • Beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground, vehicles and trailers longer than 24 feet are not allowed.

Upper nine miles closed by snow, usually from about November to June. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NPS: Great Basin conditions.

Questions about this drive

Is Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive open?

The upper nine miles are generally open June through October. Check the park's conditions page, since the drive can close at Mather Overlook.

Can I take an RV up Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive?

No vehicles or trailers longer than 24 feet are allowed beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground.

How long does Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive take?

From Baker to Wheeler Peak Campground the drive is 16.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes.

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Map of Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, from Baker to Wheeler Peak Campground