White Mountains Region
The White Mountains are in arid desert and seem an unlikely place to find the oldest living trees, the bristlecone pines.
Recreation Sites
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is an enjoyable way to spend a day learning about the oldest trees in the world. Living trees exceed 4000 years of age with weathered, twisted, and…
Boundary Peak Trailhead
Located in Boundary Peak Wilderness, 13,140 ft Boundary Peak is the highest point in Nevada. From the summit, the view takes in the Mono Lake basin to the north, the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the…
Cedar Flat Group Camps
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Located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road, three separate large group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. Surrounded by Pinyon and Juniper, Camp Nelson,…
Grandview Campground
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Grandview Campground is nestled in low hills covered with Pinyon and Juniper. A large open area in the middle of the campground gives a truly grand view of the night sky. The combination of 8,600…
Patriarch Grove Trailhead
This beautiful and quiet grove in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest includes the world's largest bristlecone pine, the Patriarch Tree. At Patriarch Grove you'll find picnic tables, restrooms, and…
Queen Canyon
Queen Canyon Trail provides access to Boundary Peak, the highest point in Nevada at 13,140 feet. From the summit, the view takes in the Mono Lake basin to the north, the Sierra Nevada Mountains to…
Schulman Grove
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The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is at Schulman Grove with a picnic area and three self-guided trails to explore. The trails begin and end at the visitor center parking area and…
Trail Canyon
Trail Canyon Trail provides access to Boundary Peak, the highest point in Nevada at 13,140 feet. From the summit, the view takes in the Mono Lake basin to the north, the Sierra Nevada Mountains to…
White Mt. Peak / Barcroft Trailhead
Park at Barcroft gate and follow the rough 4x4 dirt road past Barcroft Research Station to the summit of White Mountain. Plan ahead, cell reception along White Mountain Rd is spotty.Â