Brian Jenkins - Jul 31, 2023 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2023
Buggy
So, so buggy. Camped at Sundance Lake. First one to summit in the morning. Wildflower explosion but the price was many many fly and mosquito bites.
Keely Eliason - Sep 22, 2022 8:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2021
Hyndman Peak
My 3rd Idaho County High Point + claiming my home county. We road our mountain bikes until the Aspen grove which is an awesome way to get back to the car after a long steep day.
DesertDawg - Jul 12, 2022 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1994
Back in the Day
To the best of my knowledge this was near the time we climbing it. We backpacked in and camped along the trail, climbed the next day and back at base camp and then out. Climbing with Heather Elsey, Sean Kim, and Jim Greer. 1st of the 12's.
toddschwarz - Jun 10, 2022 2:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2021
Missed a decade
Not bad for an old guy...I beat the pack to the top. And there was a bit of a crowd. Steeper than I remembered, but a great day! Traditional route. Fourth or fifth time, I can't remember...here's a photojournal:
Annalikeslenses - Sep 26, 2019 12:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2019
Class 2 doesn't mean easy!
Hyndman reminded me that rock class doesn't always equate to how strenuous it is! The saddle to the summit is a mess of scree and loose talus that looks like it could be solid but definitely isn't. Give me some solid Class 3 stuff over this any day! I would definitely stick closer to the edge of the cliff were I to do it again - the further you get away from it, the looser the rock seems to become. Not a pleasant descent. Still, the rest of the hike is gorgeous and summit views are pretty swell. Preferred the view from Standhope though even if it's 30' shorter!
SawtoothSean - Sep 16, 2019 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2019
Early Season fun
lots of snow, but avoided most of it until very top
technicolorNH - Aug 18, 2019 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2019
Bluebird day
Five hours and ten minutes to the top, three and a half down. Ascended via the ridge but the descent was just straight down to the meadow to connect with the trail. The flowers near Sundance Lake were very pretty at this time of year. Bugs were pretty mild. Did Pioneer Cabin and Pt 9669 off to the northwest the day before as a warm up.
IdahoDaisy - Aug 13, 2019 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019
First Solo 12er
Nice climb for my first solo 12er. Saw a black bear along the creek in the morning. A little over 7 hours car to car. My 4th 12er.
LazyJSkwires - Nov 3, 2018 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013
Camped out
Camped out at the trailhead following a successful climb of Kane Peak. I hurt my knee a bit so I was worried I wouldn't be able to make it but I walked it off and it didn't bother me anymore.
JuicyJ - Jun 3, 2018 7:03 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2018
Beautiful Summit
Beautiful and clear climb up. Started from the trailhead at 7am and topped out almost exactly 5 hours later around noon.
I actually mountain biked in for the first easy 2.5 miles and stashed my bike at the base of the sagebrush covered hill. I would highly recommend doing this - it makes the last 2.5 miles back to the trailhead an absolute thrill and, at 13 miles roundtrip, you'll be happy for an easy finish.
Trails are all clear of debris. Some muddy sections during the first 2.5 miles (walk your bikes around the mud!) No snow until you reach the Hyndman Basin where there is still 2-4 feet.
I would highly recommend an early start until more snow melts - I was post-holing for 2 miserable miles on the way down. Several substantially sized wet slides spotted on north facing slopes.
wyatt_meyers - Oct 24, 2017 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2016
start of 2 12k's in 24hrs
So many wildflowers! Beautiful peak! Borah tomorrow.
Camped two nights in Hyndman Basin at "Sundance" Lake, which seemed a little cheeky as it has no name on the topo. But, it gave my daughter and I the chance to really take our time getting up and down, despite the fact that the mosquitos devoured us.
I was wholly unprepared for the majestic beauty to be had from this summit. Never hiked in the Pioneers before this, but I'll definitely be back. Would love to hike Cobb Peak, what a amazing hulking mass of a mountain!
Could easily pick out dozens of lakes and other peaks from the airy summit.
Jake Robinson - Jul 9, 2017 11:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
Standard Route
Did this as a super easy and fun overnighter. Beautiful area!
We didn't make the summit. We stopped about 300 or so feet short of the summit, as thunder/hail storms were rolling in. Still, I was super impressed with the Pioneers and the beauty/solitude they provided.
elcy79.gp - Oct 20, 2015 4:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2014
Hyndman#4
My 4th 12ker and my daughter's 1st. We hiked the 6 miles to the small lake just below the base for an early morning start. Weather was a little iffy early but cleared up later that morning.
Was my 3rd attempt. Motto: Just REDO it!
aaronjames - Oct 17, 2015 11:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2015
Indian summer
Perfect snow free October summit with bright yellow aspens and blue skies. Round trip was about 12.5 miles, and it took us 6 hour up, and 4 down. Great hike, I'd do it again!
live4hills - Sep 1, 2015 9:39 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2014
First 12er with my daughter
The most perfect of days. Fall crisp but no snow! My daughter didn't want me to go alone so she decided to go along. It was the most fun I've had with her. She got to the summit (along with our dog Dexter) and said when do we do the other 8? Love this hike.
Brian Jenkins - Jul 31, 2023 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2023
BuggySo, so buggy. Camped at Sundance Lake. First one to summit in the morning. Wildflower explosion but the price was many many fly and mosquito bites.
Keely Eliason - Sep 22, 2022 8:51 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2021
Hyndman PeakMy 3rd Idaho County High Point + claiming my home county. We road our mountain bikes until the Aspen grove which is an awesome way to get back to the car after a long steep day.
DesertDawg - Jul 12, 2022 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1994
Back in the DayTo the best of my knowledge this was near the time we climbing it. We backpacked in and camped along the trail, climbed the next day and back at base camp and then out. Climbing with Heather Elsey, Sean Kim, and Jim Greer. 1st of the 12's.
toddschwarz - Jun 10, 2022 2:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2021
Missed a decadeNot bad for an old guy...I beat the pack to the top. And there was a bit of a crowd. Steeper than I remembered, but a great day! Traditional route. Fourth or fifth time, I can't remember...here's a photojournal:
https://toddfoolery.smugmug.com/Hyndman-peak-sept-2021
TN310 - Aug 16, 2020 7:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2020
Hyndman1:50 HR TH to Summit
TN310 - Aug 9, 2020 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2020
Hyndman1:47 HR from the TH. Didn’t take the shortcut and went via the Col.
sjaxon16 - Jul 9, 2020 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2020
Awesome!.
Annalikeslenses - Sep 26, 2019 12:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2019
Class 2 doesn't mean easy!Hyndman reminded me that rock class doesn't always equate to how strenuous it is! The saddle to the summit is a mess of scree and loose talus that looks like it could be solid but definitely isn't. Give me some solid Class 3 stuff over this any day! I would definitely stick closer to the edge of the cliff were I to do it again - the further you get away from it, the looser the rock seems to become. Not a pleasant descent. Still, the rest of the hike is gorgeous and summit views are pretty swell. Preferred the view from Standhope though even if it's 30' shorter!
SawtoothSean - Sep 16, 2019 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2019
Early Season funlots of snow, but avoided most of it until very top
technicolorNH - Aug 18, 2019 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2019
Bluebird dayFive hours and ten minutes to the top, three and a half down. Ascended via the ridge but the descent was just straight down to the meadow to connect with the trail. The flowers near Sundance Lake were very pretty at this time of year. Bugs were pretty mild. Did Pioneer Cabin and Pt 9669 off to the northwest the day before as a warm up.
IdahoDaisy - Aug 13, 2019 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019
First Solo 12erNice climb for my first solo 12er. Saw a black bear along the creek in the morning. A little over 7 hours car to car. My 4th 12er.
LazyJSkwires - Nov 3, 2018 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013
Camped outCamped out at the trailhead following a successful climb of Kane Peak. I hurt my knee a bit so I was worried I wouldn't be able to make it but I walked it off and it didn't bother me anymore.
JuicyJ - Jun 3, 2018 7:03 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2018
Beautiful SummitBeautiful and clear climb up. Started from the trailhead at 7am and topped out almost exactly 5 hours later around noon.
I actually mountain biked in for the first easy 2.5 miles and stashed my bike at the base of the sagebrush covered hill. I would highly recommend doing this - it makes the last 2.5 miles back to the trailhead an absolute thrill and, at 13 miles roundtrip, you'll be happy for an easy finish.
Trails are all clear of debris. Some muddy sections during the first 2.5 miles (walk your bikes around the mud!) No snow until you reach the Hyndman Basin where there is still 2-4 feet.
I would highly recommend an early start until more snow melts - I was post-holing for 2 miserable miles on the way down. Several substantially sized wet slides spotted on north facing slopes.
wyatt_meyers - Oct 24, 2017 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2016
start of 2 12k's in 24hrsSo many wildflowers! Beautiful peak! Borah tomorrow.
cjrandall - Jul 31, 2017 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2017
Tough climb, AMAZING view!Camped two nights in Hyndman Basin at "Sundance" Lake, which seemed a little cheeky as it has no name on the topo. But, it gave my daughter and I the chance to really take our time getting up and down, despite the fact that the mosquitos devoured us.
I was wholly unprepared for the majestic beauty to be had from this summit. Never hiked in the Pioneers before this, but I'll definitely be back. Would love to hike Cobb Peak, what a amazing hulking mass of a mountain!
Could easily pick out dozens of lakes and other peaks from the airy summit.
Jake Robinson - Jul 9, 2017 11:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
Standard RouteDid this as a super easy and fun overnighter. Beautiful area!
TheWolfIsLoose - Oct 30, 2015 10:41 pm
Pioneers Cherry PopperWe didn't make the summit. We stopped about 300 or so feet short of the summit, as thunder/hail storms were rolling in. Still, I was super impressed with the Pioneers and the beauty/solitude they provided.
elcy79.gp - Oct 20, 2015 4:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2014
Hyndman#4My 4th 12ker and my daughter's 1st. We hiked the 6 miles to the small lake just below the base for an early morning start. Weather was a little iffy early but cleared up later that morning.
Was my 3rd attempt. Motto: Just REDO it!
aaronjames - Oct 17, 2015 11:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2015
Indian summerPerfect snow free October summit with bright yellow aspens and blue skies. Round trip was about 12.5 miles, and it took us 6 hour up, and 4 down. Great hike, I'd do it again!
live4hills - Sep 1, 2015 9:39 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2014
First 12er with my daughterThe most perfect of days. Fall crisp but no snow! My daughter didn't want me to go alone so she decided to go along. It was the most fun I've had with her. She got to the summit (along with our dog Dexter) and said when do we do the other 8? Love this hike.