Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Pine Grove — Attraction in Ely

We hiked up to the glacier. The way is very beautiful. We saw the bristlecoin trees and the two lakes on our way. You can do this hike up to the glacier in 5-6 hours (roundtrip) with making pictures and enjoying the views. We did the long hike. The last mile or two to the glacier have been very strengous. But it was worth it. You should not expect to much of the glacier. In summer it is almost gone. You will also see lots of deers and wild Turkeys. There are less people compared to other nationalparks which makes the hike...

Beautiful hike, but not for everyone. Bristlecones are incredible for their gnarled and weathered look. Wheeler peak, the cirque and rock glacier are beautiful for what they are. If you are expecting views or formations similar to Zion, Bryce, or Arches, you will be disappointed. It is a steep trail, and the bristlecone pine grove is "just a bunch of trees" as one disappointed visitor remarked...

Wonderful and amazing place to see. The trees are incredible and the views spectacular. Hike is moderate, rocky trail in some areas, ~10,00 foot elevation, 600 feet of elevation change, about 2.9 miles. We are slower hikers and spent about three hours on the trail, some of it admiring the scenery. Take some water and a snack. Walking sticks are recommended for less sure...