Thing to Do

Hike to Dead Lake

Great Basin National Park

Golden Aspens on the banks of a shallow lake
The Dead Lake hike is a great moderate hike in a less visited area of the park.

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Great Basin National Park

A color image of the official national park map. A grey line labeled "Snake Creek Road" emerges from the right, and an orange highlighted trail labeled "Dead Lake Loop" extends from its end.
The Dead Lake Loop highlighted. Note the small Snake Overlook trail emerging from the bottom.

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Trail Map

Find the Dead Lake Loop on the trail map branching off of Snake Creek Road. Snake Creek road's entrance is located east of the park, at about the halfway point of the park's vertical length.

Ranger Tip: Start on the left and follow the trail clockwise for stunning views of the Snake Valley on your way down. Take a detour to Snake Creek Overlook for more hiking fun!

Last updated: October 10, 2024