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A 3.5-mile trail bypassing Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive when its closed for winter.


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Map Key

3.5

Miles

5.6

KM

Point to Point

9,818' 2,993 m

High

7,769' 2,368 m

Low

2,054' 626 m

Up

5' 2 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail can be accessed from trailheads in both the Wheeler Peak and Upper Lehman Creek Campgrounds. It passes through diverse habitats, paralleling Lehman Creek for parts of the trail. The trail has a lot of switchbacks eventually running through a valley along the base of Wheeler Peak. It has occasional logs blocking the trail, and there is plenty of uneven rocky terrain.

Flora & Fauna

Wildflowers can be enjoyed along this trail in the June and July time frame, which is spring in this area. Deer, turkeys, and a wide variety of birds can be seen and heard along this trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

WordOnAdventure iG with improvements by David Hitchcock

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Lehman Creek Trail Aspens in Winter.
Jan 15, 2016 near Baker, NV
Wheeler Peak
Mar 8, 2016 near Baker, NV
Views of Doso Doyabi and Wheeler Peak come into view as the trail passes through an open meadow.
Jul 19, 2020 near Baker, NV
If you are hiking in the winter, don't forget some snacks and a hot beverage!
Jan 15, 2016 near Baker, NV
The trail meanders up the hillside through the shade of birch trees.
Jul 19, 2020 near Baker, NV
Wildflowers bloom along the trail in the spring, which can be in the late June and early July time frame at this elevation.
Jul 19, 2020 near Baker, NV

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Sep 1, 2021
Kate Miller
Only went up the trail a quarter of the way
Mar 8, 2021
Kevin C
So glad to have micro spikes 3.5mi — 2h 45m
Oct 16, 2020
Taylor Murphy
saw many mule deer! made it a loop with the glacier trail
Jul 1, 2020
David Hitchcock
Aug 5, 2019
Juan Feliciano
May 17, 2019
Patrick Heintz
Ankle deep snow in upper sections of trail.
Mar 24, 2019
Caitlin M
Hiked through the upper campground and then part way up the trail. Very snowy, but a clear trampled trail. 1mi
Mar 23, 2019
Cathy M.
We walked in others footprints in 2' deep snow until dusk. Nice walk after a day of driving. 1mi
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