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Great Basin NP, Nevada
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Standing at 13,065 feet, Wheeler Peak is the second tallest mountain in Nevada, surpassed only by Boundary Peak.
Some of the bristlecone pines found on Wheeler Peak are over 4,000 years old, making them some of the oldest living trees on Earth.
The peak is a prominent feature of Great Basin National Park, which was established in 1986 to protect the unique ecosystems of the region.
Wheeler Peak Glacier is one of the southernmost glaciers in the United States, located in a cirque on the mountain's northeast face.
The area around Wheeler Peak is known for its exceptionally dark skies, making it a prime location for stargazing and astronomical observations.
The mountain's elevation gradient supports a variety of ecosystems, from desert valleys to alpine tundra, each with its unique flora and fauna.
The peak is named after George Wheeler, who led a series of surveys in the American West during the late 1800s.
