Drove up to Inspiration point, 9,422 ft, then wandered over to Willard Peak, 9,764 ft, and continued on to Ben Lomond, 9,712 ft. Ascending Willard I spoted one goat, coming down we spoted a herd of 12, which ran away, but when we reached them again there was at least 25 or 30 of them. I have never seen that many mountian goats at once. On the drive out we saw three mooses in Perry Reservoir. I can understand why "goat man" was hanging out in the area a few months ago.
Outdoorpartner - Jul 30, 2012 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2012
No Goat Man
Solo from N Fork park. That night's evening news reported on the "Goat Man Sighting" on Ben Lomand. I did not see any goats; animals or humans with goat costumes. Great day, fantastic weather. Only saw one other hiker.
collinshepherd - Mar 15, 2012 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
Summer via Culter Ridge
Hiked solo via Cutler Rigde. Very nice views of Willard Peak from the trail.
Bun84067 - Jan 28, 2012 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Inspiration Point to Ben
Drove to Inspiration Point and walked over to Willard Peak. Couldn't find a great route to the top, but made it, and then walked over to Ben Lomond, which was much easier to summit. Great views. First time on Willard and Ben.
Hiked up from North Fork Park up to Ben Lomond. What a great hike for wildflowers. I would suggest going in June however.
jstoker - Oct 4, 2011 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2011
double your pleasure
Easy drive to Inspiration Point - good road, high clearance a must, 4WD not required. I read that the road was very rough but it was not. Daughter, Son, a friend and the dog ridge climbed from Inspiration toward Willard Peak. Continued on to Ben Lomond for lunch. Saw several Mt Goats. Signed the log. Took the lower trail below Willard back to IP. Saw a big Rattle Snake below Willard. About 5 miles round trip.
Rocky Alps - Jul 19, 2011 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Skyline Trail
Hiked along the long, but scenic Skyline Trail from the North Ogden Divide Trailhead with my cousin David. The overall grade of the trail was very gradual, except for the last steep part where we had to bypass some lingering snow near the top. See "Skyline Trail" trip report for details.
David Mortensen - Jul 16, 2011 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Ben Lomond
Lots of wildflowers. Still quite a bit of snow(in July)on the final climb to the summit. Impressive view on top.
voxnihili - Jul 5, 2011 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
On the Way to Willard
Stopped on the way for pictures and a snack. Cold.
#1 7-22-05 W/ Kimball, my son. Along with Willard Peak. A long day but rewarding views. #2 & #3 8-30-14 From North Ogden Divide TH. Hit B.L. both going in and returning after the sub-peak north of Willard Pk and Willard. About 95 mountain goats grazing below the trail below Willard's summit area. IVD
Started and ended at divide. Nice gradual ascent. Great views. This massif has great potential on all sides for great routes.
Outdoorpartner - Aug 16, 2010 1:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
Saw 20 goats near top!
Great weather day -- doesn't get any better. Saw 20 goats near the top, including 8 kids. Were lucky enough to see a mama grouse leading some baby grouses down the trail, also. We started at North Fork Park. Trail crews have been working hard; the trail is the best I've seen it EVER!
brekgrover - Jun 27, 2010 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2010
North Ogden Divide
Summited twice today. Once on the way to Willard Peak, and topped it out again on the way back. Great day, climbed with my wife and 12 year old son, brother in law, and some neighbors. Still a lot of snow on the east face which required lots of kick steps, but made for great glissading on the way down. Lots of goats. Found a "Rubber Boa" snake on the trail, and a huge rattler just below Willard. It was very sluggish and slow. I was surprised to see one that high. Great day! Just under 12 hours to Willard round trip with a long lunch break on Willard Peak.
GO UTES!!!
utclimber - Mar 8, 2010 10:22 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2010
N Ogden Divide TH
I hiked up Ben Lomond on snowshoes, with good consolidated snow, but poor visibility (complete whiteout at times).
kteichert - Nov 11, 2009 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009
Coupled with Willard
Did Willard first, didn't find a registry, very little human activity, and thought I'd have the whole mountain to myself. Then I walked the ridge south to Ben Lomond and found a celebrity! I don't really know why Ben Lomond is so famous, but good gravy! it put Willard to shame! Great views of the Wasatch Mtns south! Steep all the way around. Fantastic peak.
mvidahoclimber - Oct 8, 2009 11:07 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
I stopped here for the first time on my way to Willard Peak. There were a lot of mountain goats on this trip. The first I have ever seen. Pretty cool.
shphilby - Sep 8, 2009 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2005
Route Climbed: from North Ogden Divide
Took 9 hrs up and back with a lot of playing.
Stansbury - Jul 24, 2009 1:58 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2009
Ben Lomond
A very nice day hiking in this area. Parked at the saddle, did Inspiration Point and Willard Peak, too. I saw several mountain goats at the far south end below Ben Lomond peak.
s2kfire - Nov 14, 2012 12:05 am Date Climbed: May 23, 2012
Snowy stillNice day Lots of snow left up there
vanman798 - Sep 9, 2012 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
Via Willard BasinDrove up to Inspiration point, 9,422 ft, then wandered over to Willard Peak, 9,764 ft, and continued on to Ben Lomond, 9,712 ft. Ascending Willard I spoted one goat, coming down we spoted a herd of 12, which ran away, but when we reached them again there was at least 25 or 30 of them. I have never seen that many mountian goats at once. On the drive out we saw three mooses in Perry Reservoir. I can understand why "goat man" was hanging out in the area a few months ago.
Outdoorpartner - Jul 30, 2012 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2012
No Goat ManSolo from N Fork park. That night's evening news reported on the "Goat Man Sighting" on Ben Lomand. I did not see any goats; animals or humans with goat costumes. Great day, fantastic weather. Only saw one other hiker.
collinshepherd - Mar 15, 2012 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
Summer via Culter RidgeHiked solo via Cutler Rigde. Very nice views of Willard Peak from the trail.
Bun84067 - Jan 28, 2012 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Inspiration Point to BenDrove to Inspiration Point and walked over to Willard Peak. Couldn't find a great route to the top, but made it, and then walked over to Ben Lomond, which was much easier to summit. Great views. First time on Willard and Ben.
Crystalcarpenter - Nov 8, 2011 2:25 pm
Beautiful route for wildflowersHiked up from North Fork Park up to Ben Lomond. What a great hike for wildflowers. I would suggest going in June however.
jstoker - Oct 4, 2011 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2011
double your pleasureEasy drive to Inspiration Point - good road, high clearance a must, 4WD not required. I read that the road was very rough but it was not. Daughter, Son, a friend and the dog ridge climbed from Inspiration toward Willard Peak. Continued on to Ben Lomond for lunch. Saw several Mt Goats. Signed the log. Took the lower trail below Willard back to IP. Saw a big Rattle Snake below Willard. About 5 miles round trip.
Rocky Alps - Jul 19, 2011 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Skyline TrailHiked along the long, but scenic Skyline Trail from the North Ogden Divide Trailhead with my cousin David. The overall grade of the trail was very gradual, except for the last steep part where we had to bypass some lingering snow near the top. See "Skyline Trail" trip report for details.
David Mortensen - Jul 16, 2011 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Ben LomondLots of wildflowers. Still quite a bit of snow(in July)on the final climb to the summit. Impressive view on top.
voxnihili - Jul 5, 2011 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
On the Way to WillardStopped on the way for pictures and a snack. Cold.
Moogie737 - Apr 12, 2011 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2005
Along with Willard#1 7-22-05 W/ Kimball, my son. Along with Willard Peak. A long day but rewarding views. #2 & #3 8-30-14 From North Ogden Divide TH. Hit B.L. both going in and returning after the sub-peak north of Willard Pk and Willard. About 95 mountain goats grazing below the trail below Willard's summit area. IVD
americanswiss - Feb 23, 2011 1:38 pm
Ben LomondStarted and ended at divide. Nice gradual ascent. Great views. This massif has great potential on all sides for great routes.
Outdoorpartner - Aug 16, 2010 1:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
Saw 20 goats near top!Great weather day -- doesn't get any better. Saw 20 goats near the top, including 8 kids. Were lucky enough to see a mama grouse leading some baby grouses down the trail, also. We started at North Fork Park. Trail crews have been working hard; the trail is the best I've seen it EVER!
brekgrover - Jun 27, 2010 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2010
North Ogden DivideSummited twice today. Once on the way to Willard Peak, and topped it out again on the way back. Great day, climbed with my wife and 12 year old son, brother in law, and some neighbors. Still a lot of snow on the east face which required lots of kick steps, but made for great glissading on the way down. Lots of goats. Found a "Rubber Boa" snake on the trail, and a huge rattler just below Willard. It was very sluggish and slow. I was surprised to see one that high. Great day! Just under 12 hours to Willard round trip with a long lunch break on Willard Peak.
GO UTES!!!
utclimber - Mar 8, 2010 10:22 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2010
N Ogden Divide THI hiked up Ben Lomond on snowshoes, with good consolidated snow, but poor visibility (complete whiteout at times).
kteichert - Nov 11, 2009 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009
Coupled with WillardDid Willard first, didn't find a registry, very little human activity, and thought I'd have the whole mountain to myself. Then I walked the ridge south to Ben Lomond and found a celebrity! I don't really know why Ben Lomond is so famous, but good gravy! it put Willard to shame! Great views of the Wasatch Mtns south! Steep all the way around. Fantastic peak.
mvidahoclimber - Oct 8, 2009 11:07 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Great tripGreat hike with Mike Monson and Dave Faucett
sepra - Sep 20, 2009 2:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Beautiful TripI stopped here for the first time on my way to Willard Peak. There were a lot of mountain goats on this trip. The first I have ever seen. Pretty cool.
shphilby - Sep 8, 2009 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2005
Route Climbed: from North Ogden DivideTook 9 hrs up and back with a lot of playing.
Stansbury - Jul 24, 2009 1:58 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2009
Ben LomondA very nice day hiking in this area. Parked at the saddle, did Inspiration Point and Willard Peak, too. I saw several mountain goats at the far south end below Ben Lomond peak.