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Walker as well as his own travels, recognized the hydrographic nature of the landform as "having no connection to the ocean". Frémont, who, based on information gleaned from Joseph R.

: 34 The name was originally coined by John C. The term "Great Basin" is applied to hydrographic, : 11 biological, floristic, : 21 physiographic, : 14 topographic, and ethnographic geographic areas. The region spans several physiographic divisions, biomes, ecoregions, and deserts.ĭefinition The hydrographic Great Basin (magenta outline), distinguished from the Great Basin Desert (black), and the Basin and Range Geological Province (teal). It is noted for both its arid climate and the basin and range topography that varies from the North American low point at Badwater Basin in Death Valley to the highest point of the contiguous United States, less than 100 miles (160 km) away at the summit of Mount Whitney. It spans nearly all of Nevada, much of Utah, and portions of California, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and Baja California. It’d be best if you have about 10 to 12 days for this trip, but it can be done in eight days if you don’t mind driving a bit every day.The Great Basin is the largest area of contiguous endorheic watersheds, those with no outlets, in North America. While most of the destinations on our itinerary are very popular winter ski destinations (Park City, Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics), the roads between these places are not always open and can be dangerous with snow cover.

This route is intended for a summer, fall or late spring season road trip. Most people will be flying in from a lower elevation than SLC, and driving into Wyoming will take you even higher, so acclimating your body first will prevent sickness, which no one wants on road trips! Preparation Rather than hitting the road right away, we recommend spending your first few days exploring Salt Lake City. Our route has you flying in and out of Salt Lake International Airport. The great thing about this national parks road trip is that it’s accessible and adjustable for all kinds of groups including first-timers to the US, families with children and grandparents, honeymooners, photographers, campers, van-lifers, and more.