Snake Creek Road at Great Basin National Park in Nevada is runs deep into the backcountry of the park. The unpaved road is 13 miles in length and takes the visitor through Snake Creek Canyon. The Snake Creek Road provide access to multiple trails as well as multiple primitive group and single vehicle campsites. The abandoned Bonita Mine Camp can be found along the side of the road. The mine was opened during WWI to mine tungsten, which was used to strengthen steel. After the war, the price of tungsten dropped, and it was no longer profitable to run the mine and it was abandoned. As you gain elevation on the winding road, the vegetation changes from sage brush to Juniper and Pinyon pines to Aspens and Elderberry trees. If you enjoy solitude, this is a wonderful park of the park.
Hidden Canyon Retreat is in the foothills of eastern Nevada just outside of the east boundary of Great Basin National Park. Also known as Hidden Canyon Ranch, the property sits on approximately 400 acres of beautiful Juniper, Pinyon and sage with a stream running through the property. There is a small motel with 12 rooms, 4 cabins and an outdoor swimming pool. Hidden Canyon Retreat is a great little place to stay near the park.
Great Basin National Park was established on October 27, 1986, by President Ronald Regan. It acquired its name from the unique drainage that occurs in the region of the United States. In this part of the country, the rivers and streams do not drain out to the sea. Instead, they drain into this vast area of the country known as the Great Basin. Great Basin National Park protects over 120 square miles of prime wilderness and is one of the least visited national parks in the United States.
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