Took the Dunraven Pass side. Good for a quote trip and change of pace from everything else Yellowstone has to offer. Saw some good wildlife also - goats, marmot and just missed the big horns.
We used the Chittenden Road route, which was clear in late June in a heavy snow year; the other route still had 3 feet of snow. Temps in low/mid-50s, winds about 30-35 mph on the top, with fantastic views all around, including the Tetons.
Did this midday, hardly an ideal time due to crowds, to kill a few hours between lodge nights at Roosevelt and Lake. Nice views, but can't say I really enjoyed it because of all the people. With family or friends, it would have been more enjoyable under the circumstances, or I should have gone up very early in the morning. But it was better than no mountain at all.
alpinelight - Sep 24, 2010 11:06 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2010
Enjoyable
Had a wonderful time. It was very windy at the summit but still enjoyed what is perhaps the best view of the park. Sadly no wildlife to see but did hear wapiti bugling off in the distance. No its not a mountaineering feet to reach this summit, but it is worth the short amount of time to do. Enjoy!
skorpeo - Aug 8, 2010 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2010
With Family
Under two hours with my 7 and 11 year old sons(Wife too. Greta views from the Summit.
From Dunraven Pass.
Day Hiker - Jul 16, 2010 1:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Dunraven Pass Trail
Excellent day with very clear sky, so great views of everything, including the Tetons. DayHikerJr hiked most of the way up and down without being carried, which is good because he is getting too big for that. I'm really glad I didn't get stuck carrying him for the entire 7 miles round-trip.
We had some close-up views of a female grizzly and two cubs near the road afterward. Thanks to this hike for bringing us to the Dunraven Pass area at the right time, because all three bears came within 20 feet of our car which was stopped on the shoulder when they walked by, grazing on the plants near the road.
Earlier, a fox carrying several dead rodents in its mouth ran right by us on the (wide) trail, trotting up the trail as we were hiking down. It was rather odd. I managed to get the whole thing on video.
DayHikerJr - Jul 16, 2010 1:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Dunraven Pass Trail
Hiked with Mommy and Daddy. I hiked most of the way without being carried, both up and down!
The last time I was on top of Washburn was with my brother many years back. We watched the sunset on a perfectly calm evening from the comfort of a heated room, incredible. This last memorial day my wife and I saw some huge grizzlies high up on the peak from the Dunraven Pass road. Bring your pepper spray.
Coyotzin - Sep 26, 2009 5:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2009
Not one of my favorite hikes to say the least. Hiking up a road with a lot of people is not really my thing but due to time constraints and non-hiking traveling companions it was the only option I had. Good views and saw some cool wildlife.
JLuthanen - Jul 28, 2013 2:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2009
Fall summitGot to the top of the fire lookout - pretty overviews
spoonx0r - Jul 22, 2013 2:11 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2005
Yellowstone AdventureA relatively easy climb with some great views on the way up and a spectacular view from the top!
JRaphaelson - Jul 21, 2013 3:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2013
Route: Washburn TrailEasy 3 hour day hike with cool view of Yellowstone.
utahjimk - Sep 13, 2012 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2012
via Dunraven PassPowerfully windy at top - almost knocked me over. Much of view obscured by smoke from Cygnet, Range, Dewdrop and Dewdrop II fires.
David Mortensen - Jul 14, 2012 1:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2012
WashburnI took the Chittenden Road route. From the summit I could see the Tetons, Beartooths, etc. I also saw some bighorn sheep. A fun mountain to hike.
danielrfay - Sep 14, 2011 3:33 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2011
Worth the tripTook the Dunraven Pass side. Good for a quote trip and change of pace from everything else Yellowstone has to offer. Saw some good wildlife also - goats, marmot and just missed the big horns.
Arthur Digbee - Jun 28, 2011 8:07 am
Windy with great viewsWe used the Chittenden Road route, which was clear in late June in a heavy snow year; the other route still had 3 feet of snow. Temps in low/mid-50s, winds about 30-35 mph on the top, with fantastic views all around, including the Tetons.
Bob Sihler - Jan 30, 2011 4:11 pm
Chiitenden RouteDid this midday, hardly an ideal time due to crowds, to kill a few hours between lodge nights at Roosevelt and Lake. Nice views, but can't say I really enjoyed it because of all the people. With family or friends, it would have been more enjoyable under the circumstances, or I should have gone up very early in the morning. But it was better than no mountain at all.
alpinelight - Sep 24, 2010 11:06 am Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2010
EnjoyableHad a wonderful time. It was very windy at the summit but still enjoyed what is perhaps the best view of the park. Sadly no wildlife to see but did hear wapiti bugling off in the distance. No its not a mountaineering feet to reach this summit, but it is worth the short amount of time to do. Enjoy!
skorpeo - Aug 8, 2010 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2010
With FamilyUnder two hours with my 7 and 11 year old sons(Wife too. Greta views from the Summit.
From Dunraven Pass.
Day Hiker - Jul 16, 2010 1:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Dunraven Pass TrailExcellent day with very clear sky, so great views of everything, including the Tetons. DayHikerJr hiked most of the way up and down without being carried, which is good because he is getting too big for that. I'm really glad I didn't get stuck carrying him for the entire 7 miles round-trip.
We had some close-up views of a female grizzly and two cubs near the road afterward. Thanks to this hike for bringing us to the Dunraven Pass area at the right time, because all three bears came within 20 feet of our car which was stopped on the shoulder when they walked by, grazing on the plants near the road.
Earlier, a fox carrying several dead rodents in its mouth ran right by us on the (wide) trail, trotting up the trail as we were hiking down. It was rather odd. I managed to get the whole thing on video.
DayHikerJr - Jul 16, 2010 1:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
Dunraven Pass TrailHiked with Mommy and Daddy. I hiked most of the way without being carried, both up and down!
wyopeakMike - Dec 13, 2009 8:27 pm
peak with a room for the viewThe last time I was on top of Washburn was with my brother many years back. We watched the sunset on a perfectly calm evening from the comfort of a heated room, incredible. This last memorial day my wife and I saw some huge grizzlies high up on the peak from the Dunraven Pass road. Bring your pepper spray.
Coyotzin - Sep 26, 2009 5:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2009
with my whole familylooked in teliskop
mountaingazelle - Sep 15, 2009 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2009
Chittenden RouteThis is a popular hike but not crowded in September. It was nice and windy on top. Also did several other hikes that day.
Enapai - Sep 13, 2009 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2009
From Dunraven PassSaw a grizzly in the trailhead parking lot. Great weather. It was my wife's first hike above 10k. Great views.
Curtissimo - Aug 30, 2009 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2009
no bears in sight todaywith whole family lots of people ontrail today
capanache - Aug 27, 2009 2:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
easy, great viewsgreat except for the 6 kids i took up the trail
davebobk47 - Jul 31, 2009 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2009
From Dunraven PassHiked from Dunraven pass up the road. Nasty storms moved in just as I got back to the car.
Koonsy - Jul 30, 2009 6:16 pm
Road?Not one of my favorite hikes to say the least. Hiking up a road with a lot of people is not really my thing but due to time constraints and non-hiking traveling companions it was the only option I had. Good views and saw some cool wildlife.