Bicycling

 

Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker, NV.

NPS

Basic Regulations

Biking of any kind is only allowed on roads in the park, with the sole exception of a small trail between Baker and the Great Basin Visitor Center (0.2mi). Bikes of any kind are not allowed on trails, no exceptions. Helmets are strongly recommended.

When park roads are closed, biking is not allowed. Walking/hiking is allowed past closures, but any bike or vehicle is prohibited.

Bikable Roads

Paved Roads:
The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive: Biking is allowed but not advised due to the thin nature of the road, regular blind curves, and potentially icy curves. Please exercise an excess of caution while on the scenic drive and ensure visibility to vehicles.

Gravel Roads:
Baker Creek, Snake Creek, and Strawberry Creek Roads: These roads are all packed gravel surfaces, graded throughout the year. Snake and Strawberry Creek Roads begin off Highway 487 and Highway 50 respectively outside the park boundary.

Camping

Bikers to the park will generally find easy sites to occupy in the Baker Creek Campground where sites #29-32 are walk-in only, perfect for those without a vehicle. Rates are the same as any other campsite.

Nearby Opportunities

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area just north of the park on Hwy 6/50 is a premier destination in White Pine County for mountain biking, along with a free campground. Otherwise, roads throughout Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and adjoining BLM lands are full of opportunities for all skill levels with enough research.
Contact the Ely BLM or US Forest Service for more information.