Lake Haiyaha (10,244′), Front Range
Lake Haiyaha his a secluded, boulder-riddled lake in lower Chaos Canyon. Hallett Peak (12,713′) and Otis Peak (12,486′) tower over Lake Haiyaha on the Continental Divide, making for spectacular scenery. Bouldering is a popular activity around the rocky lake.
Trail Stats
Lake Haiyaha
- Trailhead: Bear Lake
- Round trip: 4 miles / 6.4 km
- Elevation: 9,475′-10,244′ / 2,888 m – 3,122 m
- County: Larimer
- Agency: National Park Service
- Nat’l Park: Rocky Mountain
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GPS Route with Elevation
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Trail Directions
The trail begins alongside Bear Lake and climbs westward towards Tyndall Gorge, passing Nymph Lake along the way. Past Nymph Lake the trails climbs again to Dream Lake.
Once there, the trail moves up a southward slope into the Chaos Canyon drainage and arrives at Lake Haiyaha, located at timberline along Chaos Creek. The lake and Chaos Canyon are known for excellent bouldering.
Trailhead Directions