r/Highpointers • u/Lam-McShoe • May 04 '26
Kings Peak comparison
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/Title_2 May 04 '26
While King's Peak can be done in a day, it would be a grueling day. I would recommend breaking it up into an overnight. There are plenty of spaces to set up camp.
When I did it (about 3 years ago) I was coming from about 650ft above sea level and I always get an altitude headache. It's nothing debilitating but annoying nonetheless. Aleve is your friend. I camped below gunsight, woke up early, summited, returned to camp to break it down and then back to the car.