White Mountains
This high desert mountain range is home to the oldest living trees in the world: the Ancient Bristlecone Pines. The range is anchored at the north end by the highest peak in the State of Nevada, Boundary Peak. Water is scarce in this Great Basin Range but the views, hiking and exploring are tops!
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, bikes are limited to designated roads. The hiking trails at Shulman Grove and Patriarch Grove are closed to bicycles.
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- Patriarch Grove Trailhead
- Schulman Grove
- Boundary Peak Trailhead
- Queen Canyon
- Trail Canyon
- White Mt. Peak / Barcroft Trailhead
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, hiking is limited to day use on designated trails. Dispersed camping or backpacking is allowed with a campfire permit outside the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Big Game Hunting
Recreation areas with activity Big Game Hunting:In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, hiking is limited to day use on designated trails. Dispersed camping or backpacking is allowed with a campfire permit outside the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Vehicles are limited to designated roads.
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Recreation areas with activity Game Bird/Waterfowl:In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, hiking is limited to day use on designated trails. Dispersed camping or backpacking is allowed with a campfire permit outside the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Vehicles are limited to designated roads.
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:OHV Road Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Road Riding:Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center
- Patriarch Grove Trailhead
- Schulman Grove
- Sierra View Observation Site