Hyndman Peak
Elevation
12,009 feet
Climbing Route
East Ridge
Rating
Class 2+
Elevation Gain
5,000 ft
Round Trip Distance
13 Miles
Round Trip Time
9 Hours
Water
Water can be easily found in the various creeks and ponds until just before the saddle
Name
Named after Major William Hyndman, a Civil War veteran, lawyer, and miner of the Wood River area during the 1880s
First Ascent
First ascent was by
USGS topographers W.T. Griswold and E.T. Perkins in 1889
USGS topographers W.T. Griswold and E.T. Perkins in 1889
Nearest Town
Hailey, ID
Prominence
4,810 ft
GPX File
Map File
The hike up Idaho’s shortest Twelver is arguably the most scenic on the list. In particular, Hyndman Basin is striking, as this high alpine meadow covered in wildflowers sits below three towering mountains; Hyndman Peak, Old Hyndman Peak, and Cobb Peak. While the hike is a good choice for beginning mountaineers, the long length, exposed summit, and substantial elevation gain shouldn’t be underestimated. Keep an eye out for mountain goats as you climb the summit along the rubble and snow. Hyndman Peak was incorrectly considered the tallest peak in Idaho until 1934.