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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

⛅ Mainly clear

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26°
Feels 10°FSummit · 13,063 ft
6:49 AM5:55 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

24mph

Precip

2%

Humid

56%

Elev Δ

+3100ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

24°31°

Hourly Forecast

4 AM

⛅

24°

6mph

5 AM

⛅

25°

6mph

6 AM

⛅

26°

3mph

7 AM

⛅

26°

5mph

8 AM

⛅

27°

3mph

9 AM

⛅

29°

1mph

10 AM

⛅

30°

2mph

11 AM

⛅

30°

4mph

12 PM

⛅

30°

6mph

1 PM

⛅

31°

7mph

2 PM

⛅

31°

6mph

3 PM

⛅

31°

6mph

Summit Conditions

42°F→−16°→26°F

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

◎L1
Heavyweight merino wool base

250g+ merino top and bottom — your foundation against the cold

◉L2
Insulated grid fleece

Heavy fleece or light synthetic puffy for active insulation

◈L3
Down or synthetic puffy jacketPACK

Pack this — put it on at summit stops and exposed ridgelines

◆L4
Waterproof hardshell jacketPACK

3L waterproof/windproof for summit protection against wind and snow

Summit Pack List

↟Insulated puffy↟Hardshell jacket↟Insulated gloves↟Warm beanie↟Neck gaiter / balaclava↟Hand warmers

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your puffy for the summit — standing still in wind at 20°F drops your core temp fast.

Trail Guide

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Updated Oct 18, 3:29 AM UTC

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