Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Hike Guide

This is what the oldest trees in the world look like. You’ll be walking amongst them on this hike.

The climbing isn’t too tough on this hike. There’s a little steep climb to start, then you hikedown into a valley, and then have to hike back up to the start.

I recommend taking some time to read the interpretive signs around the visitor’s center.

The hike does a loop after a short stretch from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center. You’ll get great views into Death Valley on the first part of the hike, which follows the top part of the mountain.

Keep your eyes open for wildlife on the Bristlecone Pine Forest Scenic Byway. I saw dozens of mule dear and even a wild horse.

There’s some basic camping and fire pits to the right of the White Mountain Peak trailhead.

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