Hardscrabble Peak

Hardscrabble Peak is the second highest peak along the Bridger Ridge and is located just north of the infamous Sacajawea Peak. It's accessible from several angles but the simplest approach is from Fairy Lake. Simply follow the Sacajawea trail up to the pass and head north rather than south. It's similar in difficulty to Sacajawea but often overlooked by newer hikers so there's a good chance the final stretch will be traffic-free. A 9500' unnamed peak, referred to as Pomp Peak by some and often mistaken for Hardscrabble, can be bagged along the way without too much additional effort which I highly recommend. Many mountain ranges are visible from the summit of Hardscrabble and you could probably go further north along the ridge if you were daring enough. In general, I feel this hike is far superior to Sacajawea offering greater thrills, better views, and less traffic.