Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
10/28/2017
View of Electric Peak from the Glen Creek Trailhead.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Glen Creek Trailhead is a popular starting point for many hikes in the Mammoth area.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Once you pass the junction with Sepulcher Mountain Trail, the forest starts to fill out before eventually surrounding you.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
It's worth the additional 1.2 miles round trip to see Cache Lake with Electric Peak as the backdrop.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Sites 1G3 and 1G4 are just west of the Electric Peak junction and make the perfect base camp for the big summit.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Much of the approach from the Electric Peak Junction has you looking at the false peak.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
The first few miles from the Electric Peak junction are distinct and easy to follow.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Taking breaks on the uphill trek to Electric Peak.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Expect an unrelenting climb.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
August is prime wildfire time in the west. Smoky haze lingers over Yellowstone and reduces visibility. Seen here is Cache Lake from the Electric Peak Trail.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Detail of the rocky terrain.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Steep slopes with Electric Peak in the distance.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
The trail gets rockier as it nears the summit.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Steep cliffs surround Electric Peak
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Finally, the true summit.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Pikas are in full force on the mountainside.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
The last push up to the summit is on steep and loose rocks.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
At last - reaching the summit. Be sure to find the sign-in box.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Looking back toward the false summit. Visibility can be low in August, like seen here.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date: 
08/19/2018
Looking back toward the false summit. Visibility can be low in August, like seen here.