Wheeler Peak Summit Trail Leave a Comment / By gstuppy / August 26, 2026 Overview: A genuine mountaineering-style day hike to the second-highest point in Nevada, climbing well above treeline to sweeping views across the Great Basin — a serious undertaking given the elevation. Link Posts: Parks: Great Basin National Park Get Itineraries Spot Category: Hiking TrailSpot Tags: Hiking Photography Scenic DifficultyDistanceElevation GainCrowd LevelDurationAccessibilityStrenuous~8.6 miles round trip ~2,900 ft Hidden Gem360Not Accessible Previous National Parks Map Loading... No Records Found Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Maps failed to load Sorry, unable to load the Maps API. Products by Category Take me to our Parks Tote Bag $27.99 Add to cart View cart Previous Page 1 2 3 4 SHOP ALL DESIGNS