Bristlecone Trail,
Great Basin National Park
Elevation
The Bristlecone Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,463 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,990 ft. and an elevation range of 473 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.3 mi | 9,990 ft | 10,463 ft | 473 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 30 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 473 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 36 min | 39.4 | 473 ft | 0 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Bristlecone Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Hogum, NV
- North Topo Map: Windy Peak, NV
- Northeast Topo Map: Lehman Caves, NV
- West Topo Map: Baking Powder Flat, NV
- Topo Map: Wheeler Peak, NV
- East Topo Map: Kious Spring, NV
- Southwest Topo Map: Minerva, NV
- South Topo Map: Minerva Canyon, NV
- Southeast Topo Map: Arch Canyon, NV
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Bristlecone Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Bristlecone Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.2 km) or 2,910 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Bristlecone Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 30 minutes in one direction and in 36 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.