Updated July 2026
Lehman Creek Cascades
The Lehman Creek Trail in Great Basin National Park parallels Lehman Creek as it descends from Wheeler Peak Campground, passing numerous small cascades and waterfalls through diverse forest and meadow habitats. It offers a less-crowded waterfall experience in the park.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Great Basin National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Lehman Creek Cascades in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Lehman Creek Trail reaches it about 6.7 miles (point-to-point) with roughly 2,030 feet of elevation gain, rated strenuous. The nearest town is Baker. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Great Basin National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions.
summer. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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