Upper Bristlecone Trailhead is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mt. Charleston), about 1-1/4 hours northwest of Las Vegas.

From town, drive north on Highway 95 to Lee Canyon Road (Highway 156; Table 1, Site 0668). Turn left onto Lee Canyon Road and drive 17.6 miles west towards the ski area. Upper Bristlecone Trailhead is located at the very end of Lee Canyon Road.

Link to Trailhead Map.

Upper Bristlecone Trailhead can also be reached from Kyle Canyon. From town, drive north on Highway 95 to Kyle Canyon Road (Highway 157; Table 1, Site 0667). Turn left onto Kyle Canyon Road and drive west for 17.1 miles to Deer Creek Road (Highway 158; Site 0727), which is just past the Mt. Charleston Resort. Turn right onto Deer Creek Road and drive north to a T-intersection with Lee Canyon Road (Site 1272). Turn left onto Lee Canyon Road and continue west to the end of the road.

Upper Bristlecone Trailhead provides access to the Bristlecone Loop Trail, Bonanza Trail, and various routes to places such as the summit of Mt. Charleston from the back side.