Day 4: Bristlecone Trail at Great Basin National Park
Bristlecone Trail
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Heidi and I checked out of the Airbnb to drive to Bristlecone Trail to hike some of it before heading back to Salt Lake City.
Bristlecone Trail is a 2.8-mile loop in Great Basin National Park, known for its stunning views and ancient bristlecone pine trees, some over 4,000 years old. The trail offers a relatively easy hike through alpine meadows and forests, with a gradual ascent to a scenic overlook. We spent just under 2 hours hiking before heading back to the car.
Bristlecone Trail to Salt Lake City
We left the trailhead at 11:30am to drive the 5.5-hour journey back to Salt Lake City.
