Did it on a family vacation through the west. I especially loved the view of Yellowstone Canyon from the top. I also remember it being very windy from the top.
Tom Fralich - Aug 14, 2007 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2007
Yellowstone Day Hike
Mary and I did a day hike over Washburn while we were passing through Yellowstone on our way from the Tetons to Devils Tower. We arrived in the park late in the afternoon on Aug 12 and hiked to Lone Star Geyser, just in time for a major eruption. The following day we did the hike up Washburn, starting at Dunraven Pass and continuing on the North Spur trail past the hot springs to the Canyon (where we hitched a ride back to our car). We saw lots of bighorn sheep on the grassy ridge on the descent from the summit.
whaynal - Aug 14, 2007 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Dunraven Pass Route
Saw a momma bear with two baby bears. Not actually sure what kind, though.
It was teaming with tourists, a jeep road, and very easy, but this was extremely rewarding for me because my 6 year old son did this hike with me and made it to the top. This was his first real mountain summit and we saw about 50 bighorn along the road that were very tame.
MoabPeakBagger - Jun 9, 2007 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2004
barely worth it
the hike was on a road, there were tame bighorn along the way, and it was crawling with tourists.
It only took an hour or two, but it was barely worth it.
huskertriguy - May 29, 2007 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1989
Summer after the "big one" fires
Yellowstone is fantastic. If your time is limited in Yellowstone, I highly suggest other points of interest unique to the Park.
Still, a fun and easy hike - though as a fat elementary kid, I remember struggling a little. (Then again, I think I was expressing to my folks that I'd rather be on a roller coaster. C'est l'vie.)
Don't recall the exact date, may even have the year mixed up...
We hiked up a jeep road up the backside, then found as we looped down the singletrack back to the cars that a better, more beautiful trail was to be had. Bummer I suppose, but still very gorgeous.
Attempted Lake Solitude in the Tetons on the same trip, but it was not to be for this fat kid; success was not seen there until the slimmer days of high school.
This was a fun little hike at the end of a long day of exploring. I went up with my dad and brother. This really was the easiest climb I have ever done, but very enjoyable and relaxing!
I miss Yellowstone, gotta get back there this summer
bpv_UW - Feb 3, 2007 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2005
Evening Stroll
Leisurely evening walk-up with my brother after summitting Avalanche Peak earlier in the day. Beautiful views from the top, almost complete solitude (rare for this peak) and a great sunset. Well worth the trip.
jnoffsinger - Jan 1, 2007 12:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 1997
Last Hike with the Ex
Long hike with the ex. Great view of the park. Ex sprained ankle on the way down.
dandrew - Dec 14, 2006 12:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2006
Good View of Yellowstone
Hiked up from Dunraven Pass in the early morning. Besides the overgrown marmots, we saw plenty of bighorn sheep as well as a fox. The views were great, but it was a little hazy due to forest fires.
Hiked this peak with my brothers and parents on my first trip out west. I remember it being fairly easy, but having a great view. We were hoping to see a grizzly (maybe from the car instead of the trail), but didn't get the chance to.
Scrambling Man - Sep 19, 2006 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2006
Nice Views, Cold Fall Day
Easy grade and wide trail (road) to the top. Great views though. Nice little observatory and info center at the top.
Alcas24 - Sep 5, 2006 5:54 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2004
Interesting Route
Was working at Canyon Village and the road to Dunraven Pass was closed, so I bushwacked roughly parallel to the road towards Dunraven Peak, descended to the pass, and hiked the trail to the summit. I then descended the trail down through Washburn Hot Springs back to the Seven Mile Hole Trail, and then back to Canyon.
This was a cool little mountain experience. My sister, dad, and I made the hike in the evening. We were rushed so we set a fast pace. The views from the top were nice. Too bad we had to hurry off the mountain, otherwise we could have watched the sunset from the summit. As it turned out, I watched the sunset while hiking back down the road as fast as my legs would let me go.
Take it as a recommendation from John Muir himself to make this hike and to enjoy the views!
My husband and I hiked up Washburn in the summer of 1996 or 1997. I remember the beatuful views and wildflowers. Even in August there were still patches of snow. It was my first time above 10,000 ft.
NoSubas - Feb 24, 2008 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2005
BearsGrizzlies in view in many areas on the slopes below the peak.
tioga - Sep 15, 2007 11:13 pm
August 2000Did it on a family vacation through the west. I especially loved the view of Yellowstone Canyon from the top. I also remember it being very windy from the top.
Tom Fralich - Aug 14, 2007 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2007
Yellowstone Day HikeMary and I did a day hike over Washburn while we were passing through Yellowstone on our way from the Tetons to Devils Tower. We arrived in the park late in the afternoon on Aug 12 and hiked to Lone Star Geyser, just in time for a major eruption. The following day we did the hike up Washburn, starting at Dunraven Pass and continuing on the North Spur trail past the hot springs to the Canyon (where we hitched a ride back to our car). We saw lots of bighorn sheep on the grassy ridge on the descent from the summit.
whaynal - Aug 14, 2007 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Dunraven Pass RouteSaw a momma bear with two baby bears. Not actually sure what kind, though.
atavist - Jul 25, 2007 12:32 am
traverseclimbed in May 01, ended up postholing down the backside and cross country back to the road
Michael Hoyt - Jul 24, 2007 7:42 pm
Too BadClimbed this during a "driving" tour of Yellowstone. Too bad I was ill that day. I might have enjoyed it more.
SawtoothSean - Jul 14, 2007 11:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007
John's FirstIt was teaming with tourists, a jeep road, and very easy, but this was extremely rewarding for me because my 6 year old son did this hike with me and made it to the top. This was his first real mountain summit and we saw about 50 bighorn along the road that were very tame.
MoabPeakBagger - Jun 9, 2007 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2004
barely worth itthe hike was on a road, there were tame bighorn along the way, and it was crawling with tourists.
It only took an hour or two, but it was barely worth it.
huskertriguy - May 29, 2007 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1989
Summer after the "big one" firesYellowstone is fantastic. If your time is limited in Yellowstone, I highly suggest other points of interest unique to the Park.
Still, a fun and easy hike - though as a fat elementary kid, I remember struggling a little. (Then again, I think I was expressing to my folks that I'd rather be on a roller coaster. C'est l'vie.)
Don't recall the exact date, may even have the year mixed up...
We hiked up a jeep road up the backside, then found as we looped down the singletrack back to the cars that a better, more beautiful trail was to be had. Bummer I suppose, but still very gorgeous.
Attempted Lake Solitude in the Tetons on the same trip, but it was not to be for this fat kid; success was not seen there until the slimmer days of high school.
Hobbesgirl - Apr 25, 2007 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Route Climbed: Chittenden Road from Dunraven PassThis was a fun little hike at the end of a long day of exploring. I went up with my dad and brother. This really was the easiest climb I have ever done, but very enjoyable and relaxing!
Janell - Apr 12, 2007 2:42 pm
That was so strenuous!I miss Yellowstone, gotta get back there this summer
bpv_UW - Feb 3, 2007 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2005
Evening StrollLeisurely evening walk-up with my brother after summitting Avalanche Peak earlier in the day. Beautiful views from the top, almost complete solitude (rare for this peak) and a great sunset. Well worth the trip.
jnoffsinger - Jan 1, 2007 12:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 1997
Last Hike with the ExLong hike with the ex. Great view of the park. Ex sprained ankle on the way down.
dandrew - Dec 14, 2006 12:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2006
Good View of YellowstoneHiked up from Dunraven Pass in the early morning. Besides the overgrown marmots, we saw plenty of bighorn sheep as well as a fox. The views were great, but it was a little hazy due to forest fires.
Joseph Bullough - Oct 2, 2006 1:35 pm
Multiple ascents9/30/06 - Climbed via the Dunraven Pass route. A nice day but the summit views were obscured by smoke from a fire.
Also climbed twice as a kid on family vacations, both times via the Chittenden Road route.
TiogaBradford - Sep 23, 2006 12:58 am
No bearsHiked this peak with my brothers and parents on my first trip out west. I remember it being fairly easy, but having a great view. We were hoping to see a grizzly (maybe from the car instead of the trail), but didn't get the chance to.
Scrambling Man - Sep 19, 2006 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2006
Nice Views, Cold Fall DayEasy grade and wide trail (road) to the top. Great views though. Nice little observatory and info center at the top.
Alcas24 - Sep 5, 2006 5:54 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2004
Interesting RouteWas working at Canyon Village and the road to Dunraven Pass was closed, so I bushwacked roughly parallel to the road towards Dunraven Peak, descended to the pass, and hiked the trail to the summit. I then descended the trail down through Washburn Hot Springs back to the Seven Mile Hole Trail, and then back to Canyon.
Gareth - Jul 25, 2006 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Route Climbed: Chittenden Road from Dunraven PassThis was a cool little mountain experience. My sister, dad, and I made the hike in the evening. We were rushed so we set a fast pace. The views from the top were nice. Too bad we had to hurry off the mountain, otherwise we could have watched the sunset from the summit. As it turned out, I watched the sunset while hiking back down the road as fast as my legs would let me go.
Take it as a recommendation from John Muir himself to make this hike and to enjoy the views!
lisae - Jun 21, 2006 11:12 pm
Amazing Views!My husband and I hiked up Washburn in the summer of 1996 or 1997. I remember the beatuful views and wildflowers. Even in August there were still patches of snow. It was my first time above 10,000 ft.