While at this park a ranger said to us, "You two are the poster children of the National Parks". Ashley later said that was one of the best compliments she has ever received...I agree. Why did we go to Great Basin National Park? First, why not. Second, for an adventure. Third their slogan is "half the park is after dark", and fourth, there is a thirteen thousand foot peak and we both have never climbed a thirteen'er.
The first day we did the alpine lake loop trail and camped at wheeler peak campground at 10,000ft. Then woke up early the next morning to go on a 14 mile hike starting at 8,000ft to Baker Lake than over an 11,200 ft pass to Johnson Lake and back. It was an amazing hike and the crazy thing is we only saw 2 people on the entire hike and only at the very end.
Baker Lake
The pass.
We saw these flowers everywhere in the park.
Following the cairns to the top.
11,200ft
Johnson Lake was the prettiest of the lakes and I was getting really hot from the hike so I decided to take a dip. Sadly, Ashley did not join me.
The climb down into Johnson lake was very steep as you can see.
We found out that Johnson lake used to be a mining town.
This picture is for Jace and Lindsey.
Half the park is after dark!
I should work on my night photos.
Wheeler Peak....13,065ft.
We started the hike just short of 10,000ft and the first three miles were super gradual. Then it was all straight up from there.
The Top.
Lehman Caves...the coolest most decorated cave I have ever been in.
Every evening this guy would show up in the meadow next to our camp.
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