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Notable fort · White Pine, Nevada

Alpha Shaft

Alpha Shaft is a fort in White Pine, Nevada.

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Alpha Shaft: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Alpha Shaft

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Alpha Shaft — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.25954, -115.03222. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Alpha Shaft open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Alpha Shaft yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Alpha Shaft?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Alpha Shaft?

    Nearby: KELY-AM (Ely) (attraction, 18 km), Ward Mountain (viewpoint, 25 km), Bristlecone Wilderness (sanctuary, 29 km), Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park (sanctuary, 36 km), Bald Mountain Wilderness (sanctuary, 38 km), North Schell Peak (viewpoint, 51 km).

    Is Alpha Shaft worth visiting?

    Alpha Shaft is listed as a notable fort in Nevada on Spotwander.