Even on the most splendid days, the weather is unpredictable here. Though our hike began on a sparkling sunny July morning, by the time we approached the summit, a storm had boiled up, bringing rain, snow, and lightning. Standing high on a barren, rocky peak is not the ideal place to be during a lightning storm. We scrambled down the mountain for safety, but when the boulders around us became statically charged, we thought it best to huddle in a depression until the electric show passed. Getting to the Top Dollar Lake and surrounding glacier carved ridges.
Campsites lie along the east side on a slight knoll above the water.
A trip to the peak takes three days and covers twenty-six miles of trail and four thousand vertical feet. It follows the Henrys Fork River for over five miles, entirely in the pines. The only awe inspiring views of this section occur when the path rises above the river, providing over-looks of wild flower dotted meadows. The trail is wide and well packed, with occasional sections of exposed rock. This section of the route is moderate, with only a few short, steep parts.