Length: 0.97 mi
Est. time: 36m
Gain: 613 ft
Loss: 17 ft
Max elev: 11,044 ft
Elevation profile
+613 ft gain · −17 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Wheeler Peak Campground (Campground)
Hike to the Glacier
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Connects to:
Bristlecone TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.