Hayden Peak
| Hayden Peak | |
|---|---|
 The west face of Hayden Peak. | |
| Elevation | 12,479 ft (3,804 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,151 ft (351 m)[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Summit County, Utah, U.S. |
| Range | Uinta Mountains |
| Coordinates | 40°44′08″N 110°50′39″W / 40.735623°N 110.844152°WCoordinates: 40°44′08″N 110°50′39″W / 40.735623°N 110.844152°W [1] |
| Topo map | USGS Hayden Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Hayden Peak is a peak in the western Uinta Mountain Range in Utah, USA. The mountain is home to mountain goats, pika and many species of wildflowers. The peak is named for Ferdinand Hayden, an American geologist noted for his pioneering surveying expeditions of the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hayden Peak, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
- ↑ http://geology.utah.gov/surveynotes/gladasked/gladuinta_names.htm
External links
- Hayden Peak quadrangle, Utah (Map). 1:24000. 7.5 Minute Topographic. USGS. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
- "Hayden Peak, Uintas". UtahPictures.com. Retrieved 2009-07-10.