Mountain View Nature Trail: Difficulty/easy. Near the Visitor Center is the historic Rhodes Cabin and a short nature trail. This trail, four-tenths of a mile long is a self-guided loop that begins near the Rhodes Cabin and ends at the rear of the Visitor Center. The Mountain View Nature Trail brochure obtained at the Visitor Center offers information on plants, animals and geology found along the trail.

Wheeler Peak Summit Trail: Difficulty/strenuous. The first part of this trail is relatively gentle to the junction with the Alpine Lakes Trail. The trail gradually climbs reaching the ridge at a saddle (10,874 feet). From here the trail becomes VERY steep and rock, gaining over 1,000 feet per mile. The trail becomes more of a route following the ridge to the summit. Plan on this hike taking ALL day. Begin early in the day to avoid afternoon thunderstorms on high ridges. 4.3 miles one-way.

Alpine Lakes Loop: Difficulty/moderate. The loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes begins at the Bristlecone Parking Area. This 2.7 mile hike offers a leisurely way to view the high country. These shallow alpine lakes are often surrounded by brilliantly colored wildflowers.

Lexington Arch: Difficulty/moderate. About a 30 mile drive south of the visitor center is a six story limestone arch. The first mile of the trail climbs up a steady grade then levels off before crossing into the park. The last quarter mile climbs several short switchbacks to the arch. The trail to the arch is 1.7 miles one-way. Check at the visitors center for directions and current road conditions.

Lehman Creek Trail: Difficulty/moderate. This trail stretches between Upper Lehman Creek Campground and Wheeler Peak Campground. The one-way distance is 3.4 miles with an elevation change of 2,000 feet. The Lehman Creek Trail passes through a variety of plant communities and allows you to see the diversity present in the Great Basin. The lower end of the trail lies in pinyon-juniper forest then winds into white fir at Wheeler Peak Campground.

Bristlecone and Glacier Trail: Difficulty/moderate to strenuous. The trail begins at the Bristlecone Parking Area located by Wheeler Peak Campground. The trail climbs gently to the bristlecone grove and then continues on at a slightly steeper angle to the glacier. In the bristlecone pine grove, interpretive signs will help you explore the challenging lives of these ancient trees. The trail is 2.8 miles roundtrip to the bristlecones and 4.6 miles roundtrip to the glacier. Check current activity schedules for an opportunity to join a rangers for a guided hike through the bristlecones.

Baker Lake via Baker Creek: Difficulty/strenuous. This trail begins at the end of Baker Creek road and leads you 6 miles along Baker Creek to Baker Lake, an elevation gain of 2,200 feet. The Baker Creek Trail passes through various plant communities and provides excellent views of surrounding peaks.

Johnson Lake Trail via South Fork Baker Creek: Difficulty/strenuous. This rocky, strenuous trail takes you to one of the alpine lakes of the park, 5.6 miles one-way. The trail climbs steeply and contains several rocky sections. Approximately a mile and a half below the lake the trail merges with an old road and continues to be steep and rocky. The last half mile of the trail is less steep, but difficult to find. You can also hike to Johnson Lake from Shoshone Campground at the end of Snake Creek road, 4 miles one-way.