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Glacier Sign Board via Bristlecone and Glacier Trail

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4.4 mi
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2 hrs 18 min
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948 ft
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Overview

An easy one-way trail in Great Basin National Park. This hike connects the Bristlecone Trail to the Glacier Trail, traveling through the bristlecone grove and above treeline to view the only remaining glacier in Nevada.

Getting Started

Start at the Bristlecone Trail parking area.

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jeffweissman 4 years, 8 months ago
Rock glacier got rained on coming back
45° when I got off the trail raining sleeting
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