Wheeler Peak, Mountain summit in White Pine County, US.
Wheeler Peak reaches an elevation of 3,982 meters and stands as the second-highest mountain peak in Nevada within Great Basin National Park.
Lieutenant William Wheeler, an American geologist and explorer, conducted surveys of the region leading to the mountain's designation with his name.
The mountain environment supports diverse plant communities, including ancient bristlecone pine trees that rank among the oldest living organisms on Earth.
Two primary hiking trails provide access to the summit, with the Williams Lake Trail offering a shorter but steeper seven-mile round trip route.
The Wheeler Peak Glacier remains one of North America's southernmost permanent ice fields, persisting despite the region's desert climate conditions.
Location: White Pine County
Elevation above the sea: 3,982 m
GPS coordinates: 38.98577,-114.31391
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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