Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2005
A truly fine mountain in a beautiful part of Idaho. The wildflowers were excelllent in the upper basins and this was a very enjoyable day with Bob and Mike (mfox, see his report below). Bob and I went on to do the Camas County highpoint, Pk 10337 the following day and found this peak to be one of the best viewpoints I have been to in Idaho.This hike is a biggie with over 5000 feet of elevation gained and a good 12 miles for the day. Near the top we found a geocache and this is the highest one I've found so far and it a great way to add some interest to a hike. The top 2200 feet is pretty much a rock pile but you can lose elevation quickly if you find the right lines. Awesome views, awesome peak. Well worth the effort.
I climbed this route with summitpost members Dean and rfbolton who I met in the trail head parking lot. Good climb,with a really long aproach that felt like it wasint going to end. Great scenery and great company. This was my third attempt and I finnaly made it. Well worth the effort.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2005
Great summer day for summiting Hyndman Peak! Wildflowers were everywhere from the start of the trail and only got better the higher I went. A few storms moved in around 2 PM but one of the better hikes in Idaho!
Route Climbed: East,ridge from saddle between Hyndman and Cobb Date Climbed: July 2002
One of the most beautiful approaches anywhere, great views in all directions. Late spring trips are the best while the wild flowers are in bloom. Been there three times and plan on going back. Boots with good ankle support advisable, lots of loose rock once you go for the summit.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August/03
A beautiful mountain in an outstanding region! I recommend shortening your day greatly by bicycling the first few miles, it sure makes coming down a lot more enjoyable. And once above 11,000 in the boulder hopping of the east ridge, look for the rare Mountain Sorrel plant. Its difficult to find but its leaves taste just like apple, its amazing.
Route Climbed: Standard/Chute Route Date Climbed: December, 7th 2002
Great views of Sun Valley, and the Lost River Range. Great mix of climbing variety. Hope to ascend again with snowshoes, more snow, and my skis. Summer ascent would be a great hike/scramble with plenty of great scenery (lakes, other mountains, & wildlife)
Route Climbed: Southeast ridge Date Climbed: 9/2/2001
Excellent day for climbing - sunny, mild, and few others on the trail. Reached the summit around noon and noticed a group of climbers on the summit of Old Hyndman. Ate a nice lunch and completed the trip in about 8.5 hours. I believe I was the only one to summit that day. Awesome climb!
Dean - Aug 15, 2005 12:06 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2005A truly fine mountain in a beautiful part of Idaho. The wildflowers were excelllent in the upper basins and this was a very enjoyable day with Bob and Mike (mfox, see his report below). Bob and I went on to do the Camas County highpoint, Pk 10337 the following day and found this peak to be one of the best viewpoints I have been to in Idaho.This hike is a biggie with over 5000 feet of elevation gained and a good 12 miles for the day. Near the top we found a geocache and this is the highest one I've found so far and it a great way to add some interest to a hike. The top 2200 feet is pretty much a rock pile but you can lose elevation quickly if you find the right lines. Awesome views, awesome peak. Well worth the effort.
mfox79 - Aug 13, 2005 11:07 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: 8/13/2005I climbed this route with summitpost members Dean and rfbolton who I met in the trail head parking lot. Good climb,with a really long aproach that felt like it wasint going to end. Great scenery and great company. This was my third attempt and I finnaly made it. Well worth the effort.
rleclair - Aug 2, 2005 11:13 am
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2005Great summer day for summiting Hyndman Peak! Wildflowers were everywhere from the start of the trail and only got better the higher I went. A few storms moved in around 2 PM but one of the better hikes in Idaho!
punk_rocker333 - May 1, 2005 8:43 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: September 2003Did this on a chilly September day. Good hike with amazing scenery.
Still Truckin - Apr 19, 2005 4:18 pm
Route Climbed: East,ridge from saddle between Hyndman and Cobb Date Climbed: July 2002One of the most beautiful approaches anywhere, great views in all directions. Late spring trips are the best while the wild flowers are in bloom. Been there three times and plan on going back. Boots with good ankle support advisable, lots of loose rock once you go for the summit.
IdahoKid - Nov 1, 2004 9:38 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August/03A beautiful mountain in an outstanding region! I recommend shortening your day greatly by bicycling the first few miles, it sure makes coming down a lot more enjoyable. And once above 11,000 in the boulder hopping of the east ridge, look for the rare Mountain Sorrel plant. Its difficult to find but its leaves taste just like apple, its amazing.
Scott - Sep 4, 2003 1:30 pm
Route Climbed: Hyndman Creek Date Climbed: September 1999Turned back because of bad weather very near summit (heart breakingly close). It was a good trip anyway.
IdahoClimber - Dec 9, 2002 10:57 am
Route Climbed: Standard/Chute Route Date Climbed: December, 7th 2002Great views of Sun Valley, and the Lost River Range. Great mix of climbing variety. Hope to ascend again with snowshoes, more snow, and my skis. Summer ascent would be a great hike/scramble with plenty of great scenery (lakes, other mountains, & wildlife)
zdv - Feb 21, 2002 12:21 am
Route Climbed: Southeast ridge Date Climbed: 9/2/2001Excellent day for climbing - sunny, mild, and few others on the trail. Reached the summit around noon and noticed a group of climbers on the summit of Old Hyndman. Ate a nice lunch and completed the trip in about 8.5 hours. I believe I was the only one to summit that day. Awesome climb!
IdahoSummits - May 8, 2001 7:34 pm
Route Climbed: Southeast ridge Date Climbed: 10/05/20003 of us climbed the peak from Hyndman - Old Hyndman saddle on a cool, clear fall day. Excellent climb!