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    Stella Lake

    16 Reviews
    #6 of 13 things to do in Great Basin National Park
    Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water
    Great Basin National Park, NV
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    “Pretty Mountain Lake”

    This lake is beautiful nestled in a grove beneath Wheeler Peak. Kids loved exploring around the... read more

    Reviewed July 17, 2018
    Lisa C
    via mobile
    “Beautiful, small alpine lake”

    We were visiting the park on a cold, fall day and only had time for one hike. We chose this hike... read more

    Reviewed October 18, 2017
    wishesUT
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    West Jordan, Utah
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    Scenic lake located off the Alpine Lake Loop hiking trail in the Great Basin National Park.
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    Reviewed June 13, 2009
    easy, spectacular alpine views

    Hike across open meadows with views of Wheeler Peak and through groves of aspens. This trail must be awesome in the fall. This is a beautiful, easy loop hike to 2 alpine lakes, Stella being the larger and more scenic, but each with it's own...More

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018 via mobile
    Pretty Mountain Lake

    This lake is beautiful nestled in a grove beneath Wheeler Peak. Kids loved exploring around the lake and watching this little guy come up and beg for food. (See pic)

    Thank Lisa C
    Reviewed October 18, 2017
    Beautiful, small alpine lake

    We were visiting the park on a cold, fall day and only had time for one hike. We chose this hike and visited the lake from the parking lot of the Summit trail head parking lot. It's a fairly easy 2.6 mile round trip hike...More

    Thank wishesUT
    Reviewed September 14, 2017
    Beautiful

    A very pretty place on the Alpine lakes loop trail. not a very difficult hike and the rewards are worth it.

    Thank thibbs1955
    Reviewed September 8, 2017
    Gorgeous!!!

    Stella Lake sits in the shadow of Wheeler Peak. It is part of the Alpine Lakes Trail. It is an awesome loop trail. We spent time there waiting for the wind to stop to take some photos and then we skipped lots of rocks. I...More

    Thank dremmettdc
    Reviewed June 26, 2017
    Beautiful and pristine lake

    Definitely worth the hike to see the lake. Make sure to bring plenty of water to drink along the way because it can get hot along the hike.

    Thank Krista E
    Reviewed October 9, 2016
    Nice overall

    We hiked to this lake from Bristlecone Trail and were not impressed as there has been little rain and the lake was not too large. However, the trail continues on to Theresa Lake, which WAS impressive and then through an Aspen grove that will take...More

    Thank Kathy F
    Reviewed September 6, 2015 via mobile
    Lovely

    Delightful hike. Very high altitude. Weather can change on you. Be prepared. Good for children if you don't rush things.

    1  Thank Joeldwright
    Reviewed August 17, 2015
    Stella Lake

    Lovely and easy hike from Summit trail head. Beautiful Aspen groves, and super views of Wheeler Mt. The last 4 years have been very dry but the lake is still lovely and pristine. No fish live in either of the alpine lake. We came across...More

    2  Thank BamaLassie
    Reviewed July 31, 2015
    Enjoyable

    The hike was gradually uphill. Saw deer and four turkeys on the way to Stella a Lake. There was a nice view of Wheeler Peak at Stella Lake! Loved the reflection of the mountain in the lake. Combine this hike with the Bristlecone Pine trail.

    Thank Cherie P
    Reviewed June 6, 2015
    Beautiful view of the lake

    Due to there still being snow on the ground in June, we were able to access Stella Lake from the Summit Trailhead. What a beautiful lake!! The reflection of the mountain on the lake was amazing!! I would highly recommend trying to make it to...More

    Thank CRPD908
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