Lake Haiyaha

Tanner Hardy

4 months ago

This whole series of lakes is stunning (Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha). Haiyaha lake is so beautiful, and gives you a different view of the backside of Hallett Peak. The combination of alpine peaks, snow, lakes, and evergreens creates a particularly beautiful landscape you don't see in other places. The water was so clear. It was a bit windy on the shore of the lake. Now the trail condition (hiked on April 21). The trail from Dream to Haiyaha is completely covered in snow/ice. Do not try this part of the hike without microspikes and poles (check with the park service to see how much snow there is when you visit).

R Kamoor

2 months ago

Excellent choice for the early morning hike. Trail from bear lake Parking lot goes through decent elevation where you get to see beautiful sunrise as well - I would recommend to wait at the mountain peak (which is 3/4th of the way ) for the sunrise. Parking lot was almost full by 5AM on long weekend

Douglas Hohulin

10 months ago

Went up on the 19th for my October birthday hike. I was hoping to see the green colored water, but since I don't see green as well and the wind was howling, it was slightly disappointing. Some told me they could see the green water in my pictures, so I believe others won't be disappointed. The hike wasn't too bad for an older, out of shape man, and the views on the way back down were stunning. It was still dark when I started my hike. It's a pretty cool lake with high ridges and Hallet Peak over looking the lake. Once vlose to the lake, you need to scramble a bit to get to the waters edge. Once I got there, I thought I'd "hike" around the perimeter a bit, but that was tougher than I thought. Huge boulders need to be traversed with serious consequences if you slip and fall. I would just enjoy the views near the trails end. The short hike, 2.1 miles one way, and using the same trail as Dream and Emerald lakes, you can imagine how busy it was. People were very courteous and shared the trail and overlook areas. After I got back down, I drove through the rest of the park a ways and saw some deer and elk and a few more beautiful areas. The Park is currently understaffed but still clean and running smoothly as far as I could see. I'm thankful it's kept open, and I hope everyone takes a bit of extra care while visiting.

Karthik Prabhu

2 months ago

The best and the prettiest lake in the area, and is also the most demanding to get to. The colours are stunning.

Robin

a year ago

Lake Haiyaha Hike – The Hidden Boulder Beast We did the classic Bear, Nymph, and Dream Lake hike early morning, and decided to push further to Lake Haiyaha — which sits quietly off to the right of Dream Lake. And let me tell you, the trail changes character after that point. The path to Haiyaha is the toughest stretch of the whole hike. It gets steeper, more rugged, and full of granite steps, uneven rocks, and nature’s own version of CrossFit. And just when you think you’re almost there — surprise! The lake is hidden behind a massive pile of boulders. To actually see it, you have to climb, jump, squeeze, and scratch your way through a rock maze. (Gloves would’ve been a genius idea — my hands would agree.) But once you find your spot? It’s worth it. Lake Haiyaha shimmers in this unreal blue-green tone, almost like liquid emerald. Honestly, this should’ve been named Emerald Lake. Overall — challenging but rewarding. Skip it if you want a relaxing trail. Do it if you're down for an adventure and some rocky scrapes with a stunning payoff.