Near Hyalite Peak
Descending Hyalite Peak
Near Hyalite Peak
Hyalite basin
Near Hyalite Peak
Waterfall near the Hyalite Peak Trail
Near Hyalite Peak
Grade A view.
Near Hyalite Peak
Looking down the Hyalite Creek valley

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Hyalite Peak

4.9 (14 Ratings)
Enjoy waterfalls and mountain-top views galore on this summit route.
7.3
mi
Distance
3,573
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Because much of Hyalite Basin and especially the final section of Hyalite Creek Trail #427 to the summit of Hyalite Peak are all north facing and/or shaded, this route tends to hold snow through mid-July.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.29mi
Distance
3,573ft
Elevation Gain
131ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
10,312ft
High Point
6,870ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the popular Hyalite Creek Trailhead, follow the Hyalite Creek Trail #427 past dozens of gorgeous waterfalls, through thick coniferous forest, across boulder-strewn scree zones, and then up, up, up a series of switchbacks to gain the luscious Hyalite Lake cirque. From the basin below Hyalite Peak begins another steep climb along switchbacks and possibly past late season snowfields to the pinnacle of the 10,000+ foot Hyalite Peak. From the peak, your views of a half-dozen mountain ranges unfold as far as the eye can see.

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Contributors
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