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| Page Type: Route Location: Utah, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 40.73500°N / 110.843°W Route Type: Scramble, Exposed Time Required: Most of a day Difficulty: Class 3
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| Page By: MrWasatch Created/Edited: Aug 27, 2003 / Aug 27, 2003 Object ID: 158662 Hits: 1100 Loading... Page Score: 86.58% - 2 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
Approach
The climb begins at the Highline Trailhead along Highway 150, just north of Mirror Lake.
Route Description
Do not take the Highline Trail, the route up Hayden climbs east directly to a prominent ridge rising from the valley. There are several small cliffbands that can easily be avoided down low. Once on this spur ridge the climbing is steep up to a 10-15 foot crack requiring difficult scrambling to get past. Once beyond this crack, it isn't far to the main south ridge of Hayden, which is almost entirely talus. Continue north up gentle talus, and then contour around the west side of a sharp false peak. Re-ascend to the main ridge via a steep crack with good rock. Once back at the ridge, the route to Hayden's summit stays on the east side along steep rocks with some exposure and we actually went north beyond the summit before circling back via the "easiest route". Loose rocks and exposure abound, not the place for beginners or people with a fear of heights.
Essential Gear
In summer, no need for special gear. Early in season an ice axe may be needed for lingering snow in various spots.
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