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Bristlecone Trail is 6 miles round trip. The beginning of the Upper Bristlecone Trail winds through a picturesque forest abundant with white fir and large quaking aspen. As the trail climbs out of the canyon, the vegetation becomes sparse due to the harsher conditions and shorter growing season found on these more exposed slopes. It is here that hikers reach the rugged, stands of ancient bristlecone pines.
After two miles the trail widens and follows the abandoned WPA road. Follow this road for the remainder of the Bristlecone Trail. The route passes the junction with the Bonanza Trail then descends into a canyon as the Lower Bristlecone Trail. Stay on the abandoned road, pass through a small grove of aspen and continue on until the roadbed ends at the Scout Canyon Road parking lot.

Facilities: No facilities are provided at Bristlecone Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Bristlecone Trail.

Best Time To Visit: The recommended time to hike Bristlecone Trail is spring through early fall.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: No campfires-stoves only. Please do not litter. On Bristlecone trail bicycle use is allowed, but motorized use is prohibited. Both are prohibited on the Bonanza Trail.

Directions: To reach Bristlecone Trail from Las Vegas, take Hwy 95 northwest for approximately 25 miles to Hwy 156. Travel southwest on 156 for 17 1/4 miles into Lee Canyon until the road dead ends in the upper most parking lot of Lee Canyon Ski Area. The Upper Bristlecone Trailhead is located on the west side of the lot.

Address
Spring Mountain Ranger District-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Phone
General: (702) 515-5400
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