Awesome ski run and a pretty easy skin up. It is steep, so make sure avalanche conditions are compliant. 11 miles and 3,500' round trip.
freedeep - Mar 25, 2020 8:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2002
Another great hike south of Bzn
Camped at Hyalite Lake, easy hike to summit. Good views in all directions.
Kyle Van Vleet - Sep 28, 2019 11:43 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2019
Nice
Nice and easy with an obvious trail to the top (its the miles that might get you on this one). Also did Pt. 10,200 just North of the saddle right before the final summit push.
asmrz - Nov 5, 2016 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
Good hike
Penelope and I hiked up the canyon, visited almost all the posted waterfalls along the way and hiked the peak, all in worsening fall weather. Our timing was perfect, a strong storm hit the canyon that evening just after we returned to our camper. Good hike even if the area is extremely busy and campgrounds noisy beyond belief. The hundreds of obvious water streaks and falls on the walls of Hyalite Canyon must look incredible when frozen.
cancer - Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2016
Perfect Fall Hike
My son and I hiked in to Hyalite Lake, which surprisingly is nearly at 9,000 feet, but decided it was too late to finish the summit,still another 2 miles off. The hike was very scenic, because of all of the streams to cross and plenty of waterfalls. Who knew that this area was so rich with h20 next to dry Bozeman? We spotted a cotton-tail deer munching out on some salad on the way down. This hike was easy for me and I am 59 years old. I saw several other hikers who were in their 60's and 70's along the route too. The most athletic people do the route as a run.
Even when attempting a slightly later than usual alpine ascent time of 7am @ the TH, STILL ran into several people on the trail (biggest pet-peave about Hyalite). Topped out on the peak at 10am, dropped down the nearest saddle on the bowl, and hit up whichever peak is next to Hyalite Peak (more technical - a lot of bouldering / scrambling in loose / terrible rock and knife edge ridges. Was going to attempt Fridley, but a thunderstorm brewing overhead made for a quick but fun hike back towards the peak and a ~1500ft glissade into the bowl. Calmed down a bit once back at the tree line. Brought crampons and ice axe just in case, crampons weren't used and ice axe only for glissade. Whole hike is total reward (if you can get up early enough to dodge the ridiculous amount of trail traffic) - scenic waterfalls around ever bend. My roundtrip with other peak included was probably pushing over 17mi
Hiked Hyalite Peak two summers in a row - not only is it worth the effort, but it is a hike worth repeating. I would like to continue on the Continental Divide trail the next time I do this hike.
long haul with a big load. this was one of many peaks to climb along the gallatin crest backpack trip of 5 days and 50 miles. high head winds all the way, but pretty good weather otherwise.
kreneerichardson - Aug 2, 2020 2:21 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2020
Good Hike!Great day to hike. We left the parking lot at 5:20 am and made it to the summit and back to the parking lot 6.5 hours later.
guerinak - May 22, 2020 6:48 am
Tour de Hyalite '19Summited in an insane snowstorm during the Tour de Hyalite. Would have been a powder day on skis!
wallacecasper21@gmail.com - May 8, 2020 10:51 am Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2018
Ski Descent on NW FaceAwesome ski run and a pretty easy skin up. It is steep, so make sure avalanche conditions are compliant. 11 miles and 3,500' round trip.
freedeep - Mar 25, 2020 8:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2002
Another great hike south of BznCamped at Hyalite Lake, easy hike to summit. Good views in all directions.
Kyle Van Vleet - Sep 28, 2019 11:43 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2019
NiceNice and easy with an obvious trail to the top (its the miles that might get you on this one). Also did Pt. 10,200 just North of the saddle right before the final summit push.
asmrz - Nov 5, 2016 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
Good hikePenelope and I hiked up the canyon, visited almost all the posted waterfalls along the way and hiked the peak, all in worsening fall weather. Our timing was perfect, a strong storm hit the canyon that evening just after we returned to our camper. Good hike even if the area is extremely busy and campgrounds noisy beyond belief. The hundreds of obvious water streaks and falls on the walls of Hyalite Canyon must look incredible when frozen.
cancer - Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2016
Perfect Fall HikeMy son and I hiked in to Hyalite Lake, which surprisingly is nearly at 9,000 feet, but decided it was too late to finish the summit,still another 2 miles off. The hike was very scenic, because of all of the streams to cross and plenty of waterfalls. Who knew that this area was so rich with h20 next to dry Bozeman? We spotted a cotton-tail deer munching out on some salad on the way down. This hike was easy for me and I am 59 years old. I saw several other hikers who were in their 60's and 70's along the route too. The most athletic people do the route as a run.
chandlerhaberlack - Jul 29, 2016 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2015
Birthday HikeTurned 20 on this peak
aedwards - Oct 10, 2015 11:42 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2015
Hike UpDid the Hyalite Creek Trail. Nice spot, lots of waterfalls.
dino61111 - Sep 4, 2015 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2015
First time in the GallatinsThe little falls on the way up are amoung the highlights to this trail. The 360' view from the top is really impressive.
altmontana - Aug 2, 2015 3:25 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2015
HyaliteBeautiful area with a lot of foot traffic and their dogs. Recommend somewhere else during the weekend and save this one for a weekday.
jdarr67 - May 2, 2014 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2013
Standard RouteSolo hike on great weather day. Easy hike for a great view. No wildlife observed, but cool waterfalls.
awhite28 - Dec 25, 2012 11:57 am
HyaliteLovely day hike
JLuthanen - Jul 7, 2012 6:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2012
Hyalite double baggerEven when attempting a slightly later than usual alpine ascent time of 7am @ the TH, STILL ran into several people on the trail (biggest pet-peave about Hyalite). Topped out on the peak at 10am, dropped down the nearest saddle on the bowl, and hit up whichever peak is next to Hyalite Peak (more technical - a lot of bouldering / scrambling in loose / terrible rock and knife edge ridges. Was going to attempt Fridley, but a thunderstorm brewing overhead made for a quick but fun hike back towards the peak and a ~1500ft glissade into the bowl. Calmed down a bit once back at the tree line. Brought crampons and ice axe just in case, crampons weren't used and ice axe only for glissade. Whole hike is total reward (if you can get up early enough to dodge the ridiculous amount of trail traffic) - scenic waterfalls around ever bend. My roundtrip with other peak included was probably pushing over 17mi
SummitWolvesYNP - Jun 10, 2012 4:26 pm
BZN <3I <3 Hyalite Canyon.
tdub354 - Oct 18, 2010 1:26 pm
HyaliteSaw an unbelievable group of bighorns in the rut as they locked horns. Hope to be back this summer for the backbone race.
ianc82 - Nov 28, 2009 3:22 am Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
Long hike. Beautiful day.Great hike with rewarding views. Very memorable.
Jerry L - Aug 21, 2009 10:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2009
Another nicehike up.
ivyonup - May 4, 2009 10:39 am
Worth the EffortHiked Hyalite Peak two summers in a row - not only is it worth the effort, but it is a hike worth repeating. I would like to continue on the Continental Divide trail the next time I do this hike.
highice - Sep 18, 2008 2:31 am
nice viewslong haul with a big load. this was one of many peaks to climb along the gallatin crest backpack trip of 5 days and 50 miles. high head winds all the way, but pretty good weather otherwise.