Name: Lower Bristlecone Trail
Rating: 3.7

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3.7 from 12 votes

#6

in Mt. Charleston

#11495

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3.7 from 12 votes

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#6

in Mt. Charleston

#95

in Nevada

#11,495

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Sep 3, 2016 near Pahrump, NV

Panorama of Lee Canyon from the Bristlecone and Bonanza trail junction.

Sep 3, 2016 near Pahrump, NV

Sep 3, 2016 near Pahrump, NV

The Bonanza Trailhead is easy to spot along the Bristlecone Trail.

Dec 12, 2016 near Pahrump, NV

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Oct 15, 2022

Kristine Friedman

Sep 20, 2020

Brenda Michael

Sep 19, 2020

Cindy Go

6.1mi — 2h 40m

Sep 13, 2020

Brenda Michael

3h 07m

Sep 16, 2019

Marie Roan

This is a service road. Gentle ascent to top overlooking ski area. Connects to Upper Bristlecone trail. Great for kids. Easy and relaxing.

Aug 11, 2019

Daniel Gaynes

3.1mi

Aug 1, 2019

Brian Dodd

3mi — 1h 00m

Nov 29, 2018

A T

Nov 1, 2018

Sherri Stamper

Flat, wide, gravel/dirt trail, slight gain in elevation 6.4mi

Sep 3, 2018

Roxane B

completed Bristlecone Loop 7mi

Jul 4, 2018

Jeffrey Berkbigler

Jul 1, 2018

RICHARD SEAGRAVES

Sep 4, 2017

Phil Wharton

Easy hike. Good views of the surrounding canyon. 3.1mi

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9,261' 2,823 m

8,466' 2,580 m

795' 242 m

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