Hike the Mountain View Nature Trail

The Mountain View Nature Trail is a perfect introduction to Great Basin National Park.

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Trail Overview

Total Distance: 0.3 miles / 0.5 kilometers
Elevation Gain: 80 feet / 24 meters
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 minutes - 30 minutes
Begin at: Lehman Caves Visitor Center/Rhodes Cabin

This leisurely walk in the pinyon-juniper communities surrounding the Lehman Caves Visitor Center begins at the Rhodes Cabin and takes visitors by a number of stops relating to the past, present, and future of Lehman Caves and Great Basin National Park. You may pick up a guide to the trail at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center front desk, or access a digital trail guide through the NPS App.

This hike starts to the right of the main entrance to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, behind the Rhodes Cabin. The trail concludes by the exit to Lehman Caves, with an optional stop at the historic orchard.

No pets permitted on park trails. Trained service animals allowed. Learn more about service animal regulations at this link.

Water

Potable water is available year round at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.

In summer, the bottle fill station on the north side of the building, a large spigot near the bottle fill station, a water fountain on the east side by the entrance of the visitor center, the Great Basin Cafe, the nearby Picnic Area, and the dump station all have free potable water.

In winter, only the spigot on the north side of the Lehman Caves Visitor Center is available.

Restrooms

The nearest restrooms are restrooms with running water and flush toilets near the front entrance of the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. These are open 24/7, year round.

Details

Duration

5-30 Minutes

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Mountain View Nature Trail Trailhead

To the right of the front entrance of the Lehman Caves Visitor Center is the historic Rhodes Cabin. From here, you begin the Mountain View Nature Trail.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

This trail is not wheelchair accessible, though is well suited for those who are only able to comfortably walk short distances.

The Nature Trail has a handful of stops with information available via the NPS app or a trail guide at the front desk of the Visitor Center

NPS

Trail Map

Find the Mountain View Nature Trail on the trail map emerging from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. The Lehman Caves Visitor Center's entrance is located at the end of Highway 488 beyond the entrance to the National Park.

Ranger Tip: This loop is not ADA Accessible, but a common route for those wanting to get on dirt who may not be able to go the distances of Great Basin's more involved trails.