Hayden Peak - Uintas

It was weird to see a pika so early in the hike.
He said "AAAH" like a sheep, which means "Get the hell out of here!"




Looking west from the spur ridge.
In the middle is Bald Mountain and Reids Peak.
The lake on the right is Butterfly Lake. The Highland trail is soon after.
That's where we parked.
We came up on the right side of this spur ridge and went down on the left.
Mount Watson is behind and to the right of Reids Peak.




On the way up the spur ridge, it looks impossible to reach the top.
This little two-step climb gives access to the main Hayden-Agassiz ridge.
To make it easy, I went inside the little cave, then branched to the top.
If you aren't sure if you can do this, try a different hike, like Bald Mountain.

Above here, I would suggest going all the way to the top of the Hayden-Agassiz ridge,
then continue north (left). The reason being that if you traverse the boulder talus,
you could knock loose the supporting rocks and cause a slide over your squishy body.




From the top of the Hayden-Agassiz ridge looking north toward Hayden Peak.
You'll need some confidence in your route finding once you get near the jagged peak.




Fom along the Hayden-Agassiz ridge looking southeast.
McPheters Lake and Ryder Lake are visible below.
East Hayden, Ostler Peak, Spread Eagle Peak and Agassiz Peak.
On the other side is Naturalist Basin.




The sub peak before Hayden. We went on the left side of this peak.




Hayden Peak. Follow the easiest path around the right.
We went up before we should have, and had to climb up a little chimney.
There was an easier route that we found going back down.




From the summit of Hayden looking south toward Mount Agassiz 12,428'.




From the summit looking east over East Hayden.
Behind that is Lamotte Peak 12,720' and Ostler Peak 12,718'
Behind and in between them are:
Mount Beulah 12,557 and The Cathedral 12,224'.




Looking east between Ostler Peak and Spread Eagle Peak.
You can see Mount Lovenia 13,220', Wilson Peak 13,040', South Kings Peak 13,512'
Mount Emmons 13,440 and Explorer Peak 12,708'




First Ascent for Pugkind.
Just moments before, the mountain pug did a little Vaudville dance with a top hat and cane,
I couldn't get my camera out in time, but I was able to snap one off as she was saying "Ya-cha-cha-cha".
Or maybe the altitude was playing with my head.
Looking north toward Kletting Peak and A-1 Peak.




From the summit looking west.
In the foreground is the sub peak southwest of Hayden.
Mirror Lake is the one in the center.
Murdock Peak, Bald Mountain and Reids Peak are in the middle.
Mount Watson is left of Reids Peak.
The furthest thing visible are the distant peaks of the Wasatch.
Mount Timpanogos is visible far behind Reids Peak.




From the summit looking north toward Kletting Peak and A-1 Peak.
Kletting Peak is named after the Utah architect, Richard K.A. Kletting,
who designed Saltair (1893) and the State Capitol (1916).
Kletting died in 1943.




Looking east over Lamotte Peak towards Mount Beulah 12,557'
and part of The Cathedral 12,224'.




Looking southeast over Spread Eagle Peak,
Squaw Peak 12,855' and Cleveland Peak 12,584' to the southeast.




Looking southeast down the Hayden-Agassiz Ridge.




An ultra-zoom of Bald Mountain Peak.
You can see four people on top.




Indian Paintbrush along the ridge.
Looking west toward Bald Mountain.




Me and the Mountain Pug on the Hayden-Agassiz Ridge.
Behind (south) is Agassiz Peak.




...8, 9, 10, She's out!
Pug sputtered out of gas about 80% of the way down.
I wonder if she's the first pug on this peak.




We aimed for this meadow from the spur ridge, it was a welcome change on the feet.
Behind (northeast) is Hayden Peak.




The summit of Hayden Peak from the meadow.




Flowerfest near the parking lot. Looking north toward Kletting Peak.

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Message Board Page Posts: 15 NAME CITY DATE Waterman Park City 2008-09-28 We climb today and got to the last pitch for the summit. It look steep and then the clouds came over. We turn and headed down just in time.Grapel and rain cold wind but all was good . britney ZnfjYJAcEu 2008-09-12 Sarah Palin: Who Do We Think She Is? washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103630.html bobby XQOhaQer 2008-09-12 Cindy McCain's battle against prescription drug addiction has been part of her public speaking points for years, but a deeper investigation reveals the far-reaching consequences of her actions washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103928.html Floyd Burns Oklahoma City, OK 2007-09-14 Do you have any Photos of Copper Mountain NW corner Box Elder--or can you refer me ... Alan coloraod 2007-06-29 How funny - I have Baxter the Rocky Mountain Pug - I thought he was the only one. He has done (to date) three 14ers and 11 peaks. Brent Olson Tucson, Arizona 2007-04-20 Great pictures!I climbed this peak as a young man on July 4th 1976. At the summit I signed a register. Is it still there? I'm going to attempt this peak with my kids this summer (knee willing). Jessica brigham Utah 2006-12-05 i love this place it is cool to go to and it is a really nice place to see the views it is really awsome John Denver Aspen, Colorado 2006-10-02 "Far Out." After I died, I came to Utah. It's not "Almost Heaven." Utah IS HEAVEN!! Jordan Kaysville, Utah 2006-05-04 I love this place even though it is a VERY challenging hike. I have been there about 16 times and each time is better than the last. I plan on taking my wife in this summer for our anniversary. Chas Oddie Chicago 2005-07-11 i-15f409ff69db4a9d5dfd29579a149f13-i Very good work, nice webpage. Robt Litton Chicago 2005-07-08 o-15f409ff69db4a9d5dfd29579a149f13-o Very good work, nice webpage. Jon Rockford, IL 2005-05-03 Great pics - very inspiring. I am thinking about hiking to King Peak's summit later this summer. Do you know what the general milage, elevation gain, and approx. time to make this hike/climb would be? Thanks, Jon jim roy ut 2005-01-14 this is the most awesome webpage i have ever seen!!!! great job Michael Monrovia, California 2004-12-02 It's so great to see these pics of the High Uintas!! Pics of this range are rare for us Californians. It's like you Utah folk wish to keep the range a secret...with good reason. I am really enjoying seeing these peaks that only were alluded to on maps--like Mt. Lovenia. By the way...there is a typo error on one of the pics from Hayden. South Kings is 13,512". Thanks for supplying these photos; put me on your list, and send more if possible...particularly close-ups of Lovenia and Powell and Fortress. Thanks. Best, Michael Deák Jake SLC/ Ut 2004-04-26 Great pics. I haven't climbed this mountain nor am I likely to. Your comments as to it's difficulty is as I would assume. It looks like a very challenging hike. 5 miles... straight up! Name Comments E-mail* City * Your E-mail will never be distributed or displayed. You will not be put on mailing lists.