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Wheeler Peak Trail via Stella Lake Trail route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Wheeler Peak Trail via Stella Lake Trail

Baker, Nevada

8.2 mi

Distance

3,196 ft

Elev. Gain

7h

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wheeler Peak Trail via Stella Lake 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 3,196 feet. The nearest town is Baker, Nevada, about 9 miles away in a straight line.

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

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Afternoon thunderstormsHigh exposure to wind and weather

Elevation Profile

Min:3,110 ft
Max:3,972 ft
Gain:974 ft
Loss:974 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 3,110 ft and 3,972 ft across 8.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.3,110 ft3,397 ft3,685 ft3,972 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.1 mi6.2 mi8.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi3,110 ft
High point4.0 mi3,972 ft
End8.2 mi3,110 ft

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Baker, NV · about 9 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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Stella LakeWheeler Peak summit

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