About
Length2.5 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain500 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadGreat Basin Visitor Center area
SurfaceGravel and dirt path
Best seasonSnake Creek Road closes in winter and may remain closed well into the spring depending on road conditions and snowpack. Check the website or with a ranger for current closures.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis hike is not accessible due to rocky terrain.
What you'll see 🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife

Trail Overview Distance: 3.2 miles / 5.2 kilometers Starting elevation: 8,030 feet / 2,448 meters Elevation Gain: 657 feet / 200 meters Difficulty: Moderate Time: 90 minutes - 150 minutes Begin at : Serviceberry Trailhead The 3.2 mile Serviceberry Loop is a wonderful loop trail through serviceberry, rabbitbrush, and sagebrush, giving plentiful views of unique Great Basin geology. This moderate trail is a great introduction to the Snake Creek area and its unique offerings. This loop offers views of Eagle Peak, Granite Peak, and intrusion geology of the Snake Creek area within Great Basin National Park. This hike starts at the Serviceberry Trailhead on Snake Creek Road. Stop to park at the trailhead 1/3 of a mile short of the road's end, or if parking is limited, park at the small lot at the end of the road and walk the 1/3 of a mile to the trailhead. Parking outside of designated spaces or along the road is prohibited. No pets permitted on park trails. Trained service animals allowed. Learn more about service animal regulations at this link. Water Potable water is not available along Snake Creek Road. Pack sufficient water with you, about one gallon per person per day. Restrooms The nearest restrooms are pit toilets with no running water at the Snake Creek Trailhead, 1/3 of a mile beyond the Serviceberry Trailhead

Tips
Expect it to take longer than the distance suggests if you have just arrived from sea level.
Location

Great Basin Visitor Center area

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