Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Skiing
From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PARK AND PROGRAMS, CLICK THE "IN DEPTH" BUTTON TO THE RIGHT.
Map
http://www.nps.gov/grba/pphtml/maps.html
Directions
Plane - The nearest airport is loctaed in Cedar City, Utah, 120 miles away. Major airports are found in Salt Lake City (240 miles) and Las Vegas (287 miles.)
Car - From the east or west: from U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV; in Baker turn west on Highway 488 to the park.
From the south: Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border; turn west on Highway 488 in the town of Baker.
Bus -
Public Transportation - None
References and External Links
Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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