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Wheeler Peak — Great Basin NP

West · 38.986, -114.314

Nevada's second highest peak in one of America's least visited national parks. 10 miles round trip with 3,000 ft gain. Bristlecone pine groves en route.

StrenuousWest13,063 ftAlpineSummitSummit viewsGeology

Wheeler Peak — Great Basin NP

☀️ Clear sky

Be Prepared
52°
Feels 52°FSummit · 13,063 ft
5:12 AM7:59 PM
HIGH WIND

Wind

41mph

Precip

1%

Humid

22%

Elev Δ

+3100ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

38°46°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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46°

10mph

9 PM

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44°

8mph

10 PM

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42°

14mph

11 PM

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41°

11mph

12 AM

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39°

10mph

1 AM

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38°

9mph

2 AM

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39°

5mph

3 AM

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40°

3mph

4 AM

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40°

2mph

5 AM

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39°

2mph

6 AM

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40°

1mph

7 AM

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42°

3mph

Summit Conditions

68°F→−16°→52°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 3,063 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Lightweight, packable wind protection for exposed sections

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:43:18 PM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Jun 4, 7:43 PM UTC

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