About
Length4 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,500 ft up
Typical time1 hr 45 min
TrailheadSavage River (Mile 15) to Mountain Vista (Mile 13)
SurfaceRock steps, tundra and open ridge
Best seasonLate May to mid-September. Outside that the park road is closed beyond Mile 3 and daylight is short.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife

The best day hike reachable by shuttle - up onto open tundra with the range laid out beyond.

Tips
Use the free Savage River shuttle so you can walk it one way. Start at the Savage River end to get the steep climbing over first. Utterly exposed once above treeline, so carry wind and rain layers.
Location

Savage River (Mile 15) to Mountain Vista (Mile 13)

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.