Overnight camping is permitted along the trail at designated sites only. Permits may be obtained at the visitor center. Riggs Spring Loop Moderate 8.7 mi. You'll encounter great panoramas south and pretty scenery all along. It can be tackled in a day with some effort or can be made into an easy overnighter.
Overnight camping is permitted along the trail at designated sites only.
Permits may be obtained at the visitor center. The Bristlecone Loop Trail is an easy walk along the rim starting at Rainbow Point. It offers numerous nice views and takes you past the extraordinarily hardy bristlecone pines, some of which have withstood the elements for over 1,700 years. Winter Hiking Snowshoes can be borrowed at no charge from the visitor center. Just leave a driver's license or credit card.