Walk among the ancients here. 2.8 miles roundtrip. 600 feet elevation gain.Begin at the trailhead at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. The beginning of the trail will start in a forested area and will eventually make its way up a talus slope. Watch your footing. Once you reach the Bristlecone Grove, there are interpretive signs to educate you and inspire you. The trees watching you are around 4,000 years old.