Great Basin National Park · Nevada

Serviceberry Loop Trail

3.1 mi of trail, end to end · about 700 ft of climbing · 8,042 ft–8,768 ft · native surface · trail class Moderately Developed · hiking, horse

8,046 ft 8,051 ft · 3.0 mi high 8,764 ft

Hike the Serviceberry Trail the Park Service's write-up

90-150 Minutes · no dogs · Spring, Summer, Fall · season Snake Creek Road closes in winter and may remain closed well into the spring depending on road conditions and snowpack. Check the website or with a ranger for current closures.

Start Serviceberry Trailhead

A light brown dirt path stretches forwards through brushy habitat with occasional tall shrubs.
Spot unique rock intrusions along this scenic loop Photo: E. Lippitt

Trail Overview

Distance: 3.2 miles / 5.2 kilometers

Starting elevation: 8,030 feet / 2,448 meters

Elevation Gain: 657 feet / 200 meters

Difficulty: Moderate

Time: 90 minutes - 150 minutes

Begin at : Serviceberry Trailhead

The 3.2 mile Serviceberry Loop is a wonderful loop trail through serviceberry, rabbitbrush, and sagebrush, giving plentiful views of unique Great Basin geology. This moderate trail is a great introduction to the Snake Creek area and its unique offerings. This loop offers views of Eagle Peak, Granite Peak, and intrusion geology of the Snake Creek area within Great Basin National Park.

This hike starts at the Serviceberry Trailhead on Snake Creek Road. Stop to park at the trailhead 1/3 of a mile short of the road's end, or if parking is limited, park at the small lot at the end of the road and walk the 1/3 of a mile to the trailhead. Parking outside of designated spaces or along the road is prohibited.

No pets permitted on park trails. Trained service animals allowed. Learn more about service animal regulations at this link.

Water

Potable water is not available along Snake Creek Road. Pack sufficient water with you, about one gallon per person per day.

Restrooms

The nearest restrooms are pit toilets with no running water at the Snake Creek Trailhead, 1/3 of a mile beyond the Serviceberry Trailhead

Accessibility This hike is not accessible due to rocky terrain.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.