Hiked this peak once in 2003 or 4 when visiting a friend in Moscow, ID. Nice little hike with great views of the surrounding Palouse area.
Redwic - Nov 6, 2014 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2014
Easy Trail.
The second tag-on peak of our trip. Similar to Steptoe Butte, I was able to convince Paul Michelson to go here with me due to the peak's P1K status.
locke456 - Oct 7, 2013 10:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
Best Thing About Living In Pullman
I lived in Pullman for eight years and probably climbed Kamiak at least fifty times during that period. It's quickly accessible from town, and provides a view of the Palouse that's really only rivaled by the views from Steptoe Butte and Moscow Mountain (but those don't really count because you can drive to the top).
If you live nearby, it's fun to hike frequently and observe the changes in the character of the place as the seasons turn. Late winter is the best season to be up top, view-wise, but you might need snowshoes to get there.
Kyle509 - May 10, 2012 10:43 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2008
My regular hiking spot.
If you live in Pullman this is by far the best way to escape the sea of wheat. I hike the North side of the Butte with my daughter on my back which is an excellent way to cross train for backpacking and climbing trips.
Arkitekt - Jul 3, 2011 2:19 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2006
Many many times
I have climbed this many many times. It is close to Pullman and is just about the best hike in the area.
Homestarhiker - Apr 9, 2011 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2010
Sunset
Easy hike to the top, even in mid-winter. Sunset glowing through thin clouds was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. I uploaded a picture of it, but it really doesn't do it justice.
Brian Jenkins - Oct 2, 2022 11:54 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2022
uniqueWith Flanders. Neat area with unique forests for the surrounding lands.
Jowzynkyn - Aug 4, 2020 8:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2017
Hike with AmeliaHiked with Amelia before she headed home to New Zealand!
jfrishmanIII - May 4, 2020 11:09 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2020
LocalJust moved to the Palouse, can't miss Kamiak.
Jakester - Jul 18, 2017 11:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2000
MemoriesHiked up here multiple times while attending WSU.
mstender - Feb 11, 2015 10:41 am
Nice little hikeHiked this peak once in 2003 or 4 when visiting a friend in Moscow, ID. Nice little hike with great views of the surrounding Palouse area.
Redwic - Nov 6, 2014 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2014
Easy Trail.The second tag-on peak of our trip. Similar to Steptoe Butte, I was able to convince Paul Michelson to go here with me due to the peak's P1K status.
locke456 - Oct 7, 2013 10:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
Best Thing About Living In PullmanI lived in Pullman for eight years and probably climbed Kamiak at least fifty times during that period. It's quickly accessible from town, and provides a view of the Palouse that's really only rivaled by the views from Steptoe Butte and Moscow Mountain (but those don't really count because you can drive to the top).
If you live nearby, it's fun to hike frequently and observe the changes in the character of the place as the seasons turn. Late winter is the best season to be up top, view-wise, but you might need snowshoes to get there.
Kyle509 - May 10, 2012 10:43 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2008
My regular hiking spot.If you live in Pullman this is by far the best way to escape the sea of wheat. I hike the North side of the Butte with my daughter on my back which is an excellent way to cross train for backpacking and climbing trips.
Arkitekt - Jul 3, 2011 2:19 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2006
Many many timesI have climbed this many many times. It is close to Pullman and is just about the best hike in the area.
Homestarhiker - Apr 9, 2011 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2010
SunsetEasy hike to the top, even in mid-winter. Sunset glowing through thin clouds was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. I uploaded a picture of it, but it really doesn't do it justice.
Dundeel - Jan 15, 2011 12:55 pm
WSU SidetripEasy viewpoint. 1983?
calebEOC - Jul 25, 2010 10:54 pm Date Climbed: Jan 23, 2010
Snowy January DayOut seeing the country east of Pasco. Stopped at Palouse Falls on the way here.
mrh - Jul 23, 2010 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 1993
Multiple timesI have hiked Kamiak multiple times by various routes over the years. Always a good time at a nice place.
ericnoel - Jul 22, 2010 10:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
KamiakThis was a fairly pleasant albeit quite brief little hike. Nice view of the surrounding Palouse farmlands.