Introduction Includes much of the South Snake Range, a superb example of a desert mountain island.
From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, the park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves. Acreage 77,100, all federal. Inc. All rights reserved.