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Bristlecone - Glacier Trail - 4 members in 16 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Sep 03 2022
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 Routes 167
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 Phoenix, arizona
Bristlecone Glacier and Alpine Lakes Loop, NV 
Bristlecone Glacier and Alpine Lakes Loop, NV
 
Hiking avatar Sep 03 2022
JackArizona • Triplogs 130
Hiking6.53 Miles 1,362 AEG
Hiking6.53 Miles   3 Hrs   12 Mns   2.06 mph
1,362 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Oct 02 2021
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 Guides 3
 Routes 569
 Photos 11,976
 Triplogs 1,634

50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Oct 02 2021
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Hiking6.48 Miles 1,511 AEG
Hiking6.48 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   1.68 mph
1,511 ft AEG      23 Mns Break
 
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We did the short Bristle cone loop. We immersed ourselves in the trees and cones - looking at the details so we could tell them from the Other pines in the area. We are definitely experts now (hehe). Then we checked out the rock glacier. My friend had studied glaciers as part of her masters so it was awesome to get more explanations as we hiked. Then we checked out the two little lakes on the way back - they were a bit low but then it was September.
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Aug 19 2021
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 Routes 1,485
 Photos 16,072
 Triplogs 1,375

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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Lehman CreekElko, NV
Lehman Creek
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Aug 19 2021
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,375
Hiking12.80 Miles 3,405 AEG
Hiking12.80 Miles   5 Hrs   56 Mns   2.58 mph
3,405 ft AEG      58 Mns Break
 
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I was in the Great Basin National Park with the intention of hiking up to Wheeler Peak. The day before the hike I drove to the park to check out the trailhead; however, to my dismay the road to the TH was closed due to a paving project that week.

Instead of hiking from the Wheeler Peak TH, I went up the Lehman Creek Trail, which starts at the Upper Lehman Campground. Once I got up to the Wheeler Peak CG I continued on some campground roads and then the Bristlecone-Glacier Trail and the Alpine Lakes Loop Trail until I got to the Wheeler Peak Trail. I continued on the Wheeler Peak Trail up to about 11,000 feet; by that time it was 11:00 AM and there were some dark clouds forming overhead. The forecast was for a decent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, so I decided to abort the climb to Wheeler Peak and instead reversed course and went back to the TH. On the way back I stopped off at Stella Lake, which was an enjoyable diversion.

It was a bummer not to have hiked up to Wheeler, but I will get back up there again sometime. I liked the area, and the Lehman Creek Trail was an enjoyable hike.
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[ checklist ]  Lehman Creek  Rock Glacier - Wheeler Peak Quad  Stella Lake  Wheeler Peak
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Sep 13 2020
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36 female
 Joined Oct 04 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Sep 13 2020
WaitingForRain • Triplogs 1,041
Hiking5.30 Miles 1,100 AEG
Hiking5.30 Miles   2 Hrs   51 Mns   1.86 mph
1,100 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Aug 15 2019
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 Guides 1
 Routes 226
 Photos 1,675
 Triplogs 1,867

65 male
 Joined Oct 17 2008
 Phoenix, AZ
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Aug 15 2019
rcorfman • Triplogs 1,867
Hiking2.80 Miles 659 AEG
Hiking2.80 Miles   1 Hour   18 Mns   2.15 mph
659 ft AEG
 
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After the 90 minute Lehman Caves Tour (highly recommended), we drove up to the Bristlecone Pine Trailhead and hiked out to the Bristlecone Pine Grove interpretive trail, then back. The trail is in good shape and the grade was reasonable though the altitude made it a bit tiring. We had beautiful weather and great views of the Great Basin and Wheeler Peak. The Bristlecone Pine Grove interpretive loop was well done though I wished the information signs weren't always in the way of pictures.
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Jul 16 2019
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 Photos 8,982
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Bristlecone Pine Trail and Teresa Lake, NV 
Bristlecone Pine Trail and Teresa Lake, NV
 
Hiking avatar Jul 16 2019
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking3.26 Miles 601 AEG
Hiking3.26 Miles   1 Hour   59 Mns   1.73 mph
601 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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Had time for a short hike at Great Basin. We decided on Bristlecone Pine trail to appease the people who were complaining of sore legs. Started from the trailhead at the end of the road, and headed uphill. Lots of snowmelt made for a muddy trail in places, but the kids loved it. This is a popular trail, so no solitude like we'd had for the two days prior. Only a couple of snowy spots directly on the trail, which were not an issue. We turned around at the Bristlecone grove, which was really neat to see. On the way back down, we made a side trip to Teresa Lake to see what that was all about. Pretty lake, full to the brim. Fun little hike, with some nice views as we got higher up.
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Jul 12 2019
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 Photos 3,208
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59 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jul 12 2019
Yoder • Triplogs 273
Hiking5.60 Miles 1,440 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   3 Hrs   7 Mns   1.93 mph
1,440 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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Brothers weekend get away. Met three of my brothers at the park and decided to warm up on this trail before going for Wheeler peak.

Started Friday about 5pm. Only saw about 6 people on the entire hike. This is a great short hike where you can see the Bristlecone Pines that are thousands of years old. Continuing onyou will reach the Glacier. Views were great on the whole trail, some snow still on the trail, but not to much. The trees are amazing and the glacier is very cool. if you hike to the end of the glacier hike, you will be at the base of Mount Wheeler. The end of the Wheeler Peak summit trail looks over a cliff down into this valley.

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Aug 11 2018
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 Routes 6
 Photos 512
 Triplogs 466

34 male
 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Aug 11 2018
rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking2.80 Miles 1,100 AEG
Hiking2.80 Miles
1,100 ft AEG
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Just to the Bristlecone Grove, did not continue to the Glacier. Leisurely pace.
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Aug 15 2017
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 Guides 73
 Routes 176
 Photos 10,174
 Triplogs 2,324

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 Joined Sep 08 2006
 
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Aug 15 2017
Jim • Triplogs 2,324
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.00 mph
1,200 ft AEG
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Hiked the trail to the glacier moraine field after a loop on the interpretive trail, followed by a the alpine loop to the lakes. Cold rain and storms came over Wheeler right when I was eating lunch, so I turned back, in a light rain. It thinned the herd for a while, so that was nice, and I had the alpine loop to myself until almost the end. Nice wat to spend an afternoon.
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Jul 30 2016
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 Joined Nov 20 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Wheeler PeakElko, NV
Wheeler Peak
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jul 30 2016
BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257
Hiking14.26 Miles 3,611 AEG
Hiking14.26 Miles   7 Hrs   39 Mns   2.22 mph
3,611 ft AEG   1 Hour   13 Mns Break
 
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Weekend in Great Basin National Park. The goal first day was to hike Wheeler Peak but we got a late start about 930 from the Summit TH. First two miles are easy trail with very nice aspen sections and mixed conifer. Eventually the trail hits the ridgeline which leads straight to the summit but unfortunately the majority of the elevation is in that last 2 miles. And with the late start the clouds started to build and we had to make a decision. About 600 feet and four tenths of a mile from the summit we ended up retreating from the ridgeline because of thunder and lightning.

Once back down the mountain of course things cleared up so we did side trip on Alpine Lakes loop first to Stella Lake and then Teresa Lake. After passing the lakes there is a side trail up to an old glacier which is now a Rock Glacier. There is a small ice field where the glacier used to be but it was still cool to see the glacial forces that created the valley as the trail weaves through piles of debris and moraine.

After that we headed back to camp in Wheeler Peak campground for happy hour with some tasty beverages. We had also decided to give Wheeler Peak another go next day but with a much earlier start.
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Jul 30 2016
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 Triplogs 694

51 female
 Joined Jan 05 2012
 Phoenix,AZ
Wheeler PeakElko, NV
Wheeler Peak
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jul 30 2016
slowandsteady • Triplogs 694
Hiking14.26 Miles 3,611 AEG
Hiking14.26 Miles   7 Hrs   39 Mns   2.22 mph
3,611 ft AEG   1 Hour   13 Mns Break
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We started too late to make it up Wheeler before a little storm rolled in. We went for safety first and headed back down.

We took a tour of the alpine lakes, Stella and Teresa. Then up to the Bristlecone Path and finally over to the Glacier/Rock Glacier.
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Aug 05 2010
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 Photos 512
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 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
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rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking5.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
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Hiked the alpine lakes loop past Stella and Theresa Lake, then the B-cone trail to the grove. Back the same way.
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Jul 26 2010
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 Photos 512
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34 male
 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jul 26 2010
rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking5.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
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Bristlecone-Glacier trail to the the grove, hung out there, lunch at Brown Lake,then looped to the two Alpine Lakes on the way back talking to people all the way.
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Jul 08 2010
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 Guides 22
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 Photos 512
 Triplogs 466

34 male
 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jul 08 2010
rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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Roving the Bristlecone grove and up to the Glacier, than returned on the Alpine Lakes loop. Beautiful day to be out and about in the park, some sprinkles up at the grove but not too much.
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Jun 17 2010
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 Photos 512
 Triplogs 466

34 male
 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jun 17 2010
rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking2.70 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking2.70 Miles
600 ft AEG
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Just a quick after work hike to the Bristlecones!! Still cold up there!
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Jun 16 2010
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 Guides 22
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 Photos 512
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34 male
 Joined May 17 2007
 CA
Bristlecone - Glacier TrailElko, NV
Bristlecone - Glacier Trail
Elko, NV
Hiking avatar Jun 16 2010
rally_toad • Triplogs 466
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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Hiked to the Glacier today, and saw the Bristlecone grove. On the way down we did a little side hike on the Alpine Lakes loop trail which added a couple miles. Great hike. The cirque and Glacier and Rock moraine off of Wheeler Peak is unlike anything I've ever seen. The Bristlecones are something else as well.
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