Lake Haiyaha Trail
Description:
The Lake Haiyaha Trail begins from the east
end of Dream Lake at an elevation of 9,953 feet and climbs 269 feet to Lake
Haiyaha. Lake Haiyaha is a beautiful emerald green lake situated in the middle
of a huge boulder field. The trail leaves the Dream Lake Trail and crosses
a stream over a bridge. It then begins a moderate climb up the spruce covered
north-facing ridge. The trail can be steep in spots in the first quarter mile.
After climbing east, the trail turns south and follows the east face of the
ridge. Here you'll experience spectacular views of Glacier Basin, Nymph and
Bear lakes, and Longs Peak to the southeast. The trail along this stretch
makes a gradual descent and is easy to hike. You'll reach the junction with
the Lake Haiyaha Cutoff Trail after hiking a total of .7 miles. The Lake Haiyaha
Trail turns to the right toward the lake.
From the intersection, the
trail makes a gentle climb as you approach the lake. You'll come to the boulder
field after about .2 miles. The trail passes to the right of a small pool
just below the lake in the boulder field. The rocks are quite large and require
some scrambling to get a good view of the lake. The rocks extend completely
around the lake making it difficult to navigate around the shore.
This trail is of moderate
difficulty to hike. Horses are not permitted on the trail.
Features:
| Length: |
.93 miles (1.49 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
9,953' -10,258' |
| Elevation change: |
430 feet |
| Season: |
Jun 1 - Oct 15 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
McHenrys Peak |
| Trailheads: |
Bear Lake |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
No |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Lake Haiyaha Trail begins from the Dream Lake Trail at the east end of Dream
Lake.. Take Highway 36 from the Beaver Meadows Entrance to the Bear Lake Road.
Follow Bear Lake Road to its end to the Bear Lake Trailhead. The trailhead
has room for about 250 vehicles but fills up early. There are restrooms and
trash bins at the trailhead. Take the Dream Lake Trail for about a mile to
the north end of the Lake Haiyaha Trail.
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