RMNP - Hallett Peak
This RMNP summit is known for panoramic views and dramatic nearby terrain, including Tyndall Glacier.
Note: RMNP restricts usage, parking, and entry depending on season and trailhead location. See the CMC Trip Planning Guide with a compact list of parking and entry requirements, alerts and closures, permitting, and general guidance. More general and contact information can be found at the RMNP website.
At 12,720’ Hallett Peak towers over the Bear Lakes region of Rocky Mountain National Park. Summiting requires some scrambling and off-trail travel once you reach the alpine zone from either direction n, following cairns and navigating off-trail to the Peak. Best hiking access is from the Bear Lake TH. Summit Post lists a number of nearby climbing routes.
Alternate titles -
Hallett Peak via Flattop Mountain Trail — 10 miles, 3250’ gain
Hallett Peak via North Inlet-Flattop Junction (USFS #813) — 12 miles, 3753’ gain
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Elevation Gain: 3,270 ft
- 12,720 ft
- Land Manager: National Park Service
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
- Recommended Party Size: 8
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Summit Post
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- RMNP - Hallett Peak - Flattop Mountain Trail
- RMNP - Hallett Peak - North Inlet-Flattop Junction
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