How difficult is Lehman Creek Trail?

Lehman Creek Trail is rated difficult. It is 8.2 miles long with 2,592 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Lehman Creek Trail suitable for kids?

Lehman Creek Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

DifficultOut and Back

Great Basin National Park/Nevada

Lehman Creek Trail

Baker, Nevada

8.2 mi

Distance

2,592 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Lehman Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Great Basin National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in White Pine County, Nevada. It is 8.2 miles long and gains 2,592 feet. The nearest town is Baker, Nevada, about 6 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,241 ft

Max:3,009 ft

Gain:790 ft

Loss:790 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	2,241 ft
High point	4.1 mi	3,009 ft
End	8.2 mi	2,241 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Baker, NV · about 6 mi away
County:: White Pine County, NV
Jurisdiction:: Great Basin National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:775-234-7331
Address:Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Nevada 488 · Baker, NV · 89311

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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