Pyramid Peak Loop

The Pyramid Peak Loop is a 12.8-mile route that circles Pyramid Peak in Great Basin National Park. From the Baker Creek Trailhead, the route follows a singletrack trail through pine and aspen forests. This trail goes through open meadows with colorful wildflowers, traverses ridgelines with expansive views, and passes sparkling mountain lakes. The trails along this route remain above 7,000 feet of elevation, which offers an opportunity to escape the brutal heat of the desert below, especially during the summer months. This moderately challenging loop follows trails that are open to running, hiking, and backpacking (mountain biking is only allowed on the roads in the park). MILES AND DESCRIPTIONS00.00 - Baker Creek Trailhead: Head west on the Baker Lake Trail.05.00 - Baker Lake.06.00 - Johnson Lake.06.40 - Johnson Lake Historic Site.07.50 - Trail junction - stay left and continue east on Baker Lake Trail.07.90 - Trail junction - stay left and continue northeast on Baker Snake Trail.08.85 - Trail junction - stay left and follow the South Fork Baker Trail.11.00 - Turn right on Baker Lake Trail and retrace your steps back to the trailhead. BAKER CREEK TRAILHEADThe Baker Creek Trailhead is located off of Baker Creek Road and features a small parking area, vault bathroom, garbage cans, and access to three different trails: South Fork Baker Trail, Timber Creek Trail, and Baker Lake. CAMPING AND PERMITSThis loop can be completed as a day hike or as an overnight camping trip. The Great Basin National Park visitor center offers free backcountry permits and registration, which are strongly recommended for backcountry camping in Great Basin National Park. Find out more about camping rules and regulations in the park at https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/management/backcountry-regulations.htm. BEST TIME TO VISITSummer and early fall. FEES AND PASSESThere is no entrance fee for Great Basin National Park.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGreat Basin National Park Info: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm. Great Basin National Park Trails: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/hiking-information.htm.