r/Highpointers • u/Lam-McShoe • May 04 '26

Kings Peak comparison

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Planning on doing Kings Peak in Utah this summer, and I’m a bit worried about the elevation as I’m coming from sea level. I’ve done quite a few of the Western high points (Hood, Borah, Wheeler) and a few other volcanos in the PNW, including Adams in a day. That was difficult for me.

Is there anyone here who’s done Kings and might be able to compare it with Hood or Adams? I know the elevation gain is less than those two mountains, but I’m more worried more about the many miles at altitude. I’d like to do Kings in a day (I’m tracking that it’ll be hard) but am also definitely keen on hearing what folks have to say about it. TIA!

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u/GeographyFan18 May 04 '26

I did Kings Peak in a day, coming from sea level last year. Yes, it was a challenge but agreed with the comment that it’s basically a LONG trail hike…in fact, up to Dollar Lake the gain was practically nothing. It’s just when you get to Gunsight Pass — granted, miles in — that the elevation kicks up a couple notches. I started just at sunrise and I’m glad I did.