Long drive on rough roads, but worth it! We camped at Leidy Lake in our truck camper. Short hike to the pass from the lake and then a very steep ascent, but mostly on trail, to the summit. This entire mountain just seems like a big pile of dirt, not rock. Very unusual. Due to wildfires across the region, we didn't get the sublime view of the Tetons and could just barely make them out through the haze. Too bad ... Didn't see anyone else, except there was a truck parked in the better of two campsites by the lake overnight ... lame ... never saw the owner. Hiked with RDB.
You may be right about unrivaled Teton views. I climbed this at the start of hunting season, so I wore bright clothing and hoped for the best. Having a good 4wd, I drove right up to the saddle and headed straight up pretty much the way you delineate. While I was there, I hiked up Peak 9,680' for equally great views.
jerky1280 - Jan 23, 2015 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2013
Hike with the Dogs
Nice intro to off-trail hiking. Went up with the wife and our two small dogs. Beautiful views of the Tetons, and completely isolated. The drive in is longer than it seems!
mountaingazelle - Aug 21, 2010 11:43 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
Mount Leidy
Nice hike up to Mount Leidy. The drive to get there took longer than expected. This is probably the reason why no one else was there. Saw two bull elk in the meadow below the summit.
Many times I have looked upon the amamzing panorama from the top of Leidy. I just found out the great Bob Sihler had made a page for it. The most fun for me was when the road to Leidy Lake was closed because of a massive mudslide for a few months. You had to park and then ride a bike all the way to the lake and the saddle above. One day I did not see a single person anywhere and the view was sublime. In June when everything is green, the view is beyond words.
cruzit - Aug 23, 2009 8:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2009
Great views
Quick hike up to the summit. Outstanding view of the Teton, Wind River, and Gros Ventre ranges. Wildlife was abundant. Saw a moose grazing.
Alan Ellis - Aug 23, 2009 5:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2009
Easy
Didn't see a soul and the view of the Tetons was outstanding!
SabineInUtah - Sep 26, 2020 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2020
Remote!Long drive on rough roads, but worth it! We camped at Leidy Lake in our truck camper. Short hike to the pass from the lake and then a very steep ascent, but mostly on trail, to the summit. This entire mountain just seems like a big pile of dirt, not rock. Very unusual. Due to wildfires across the region, we didn't get the sublime view of the Tetons and could just barely make them out through the haze. Too bad ... Didn't see anyone else, except there was a truck parked in the better of two campsites by the lake overnight ... lame ... never saw the owner. Hiked with RDB.
dino61111 - Feb 2, 2015 2:11 pm
I concur on the Teton viewsYou may be right about unrivaled Teton views. I climbed this at the start of hunting season, so I wore bright clothing and hoped for the best. Having a good 4wd, I drove right up to the saddle and headed straight up pretty much the way you delineate. While I was there, I hiked up Peak 9,680' for equally great views.
jerky1280 - Jan 23, 2015 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2013
Hike with the DogsNice intro to off-trail hiking. Went up with the wife and our two small dogs. Beautiful views of the Tetons, and completely isolated. The drive in is longer than it seems!
mountaingazelle - Aug 21, 2010 11:43 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
Mount LeidyNice hike up to Mount Leidy. The drive to get there took longer than expected. This is probably the reason why no one else was there. Saw two bull elk in the meadow below the summit.
pyerger - Jul 23, 2010 4:53 pm
Mt LeidySo glad to find Mt Leidy on SP. Climbed with a few friends, and named my dog Leidy. After the Mt.
wyopeakMike - Dec 5, 2009 3:07 pm
blissful panoramaMany times I have looked upon the amamzing panorama from the top of Leidy. I just found out the great Bob Sihler had made a page for it. The most fun for me was when the road to Leidy Lake was closed because of a massive mudslide for a few months. You had to park and then ride a bike all the way to the lake and the saddle above. One day I did not see a single person anywhere and the view was sublime. In June when everything is green, the view is beyond words.
cruzit - Aug 23, 2009 8:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2009
Great viewsQuick hike up to the summit. Outstanding view of the Teton, Wind River, and Gros Ventre ranges. Wildlife was abundant. Saw a moose grazing.
Alan Ellis - Aug 23, 2009 5:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2009
EasyDidn't see a soul and the view of the Tetons was outstanding!