Near Lake Haiyaha Trail
The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Dream Lake.
Near Lake Haiyaha Trail
Hallet Peak, 2 am, with moon and Jupiter
Near Lake Haiyaha Trail
Dream Lake
Near Lake Haiyaha Trail
Tilted ice, rosy sunrise
Near Lake Haiyaha Trail
Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).

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Lake Haiyaha Trail

4.6 (53 Ratings)
A classic RMNP alpine lake trail.
0.9
mi
Distance
358
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.9mi
Distance
358ft
Elevation Gain
67ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
10,228ft
High Point
9,919ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the junction of Emerald Lake Trail and Dream Lake Trail, just before Dream Lake, Lake Haiyaha Trail heads south over the ridge. The trail then switchbacks its way through dense forest before quickly topping out and descending towards Chaos Creek. Cross the creek and start hiking up the southern bank past a junction with Lake Hayiaha Cutoff. Soon afterwards, the trail will descend to Lake Hayiaha. Enjoy the beauty of the lake before retracing your steps on the Lake Hayiaha Trail or following the Lake Hayiaha Cutoff to East Glacier Knob Junction.

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Contributors
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