Trip fit
Experienced, acclimated parties with a conservative weather plan.
Public trail page · Henrys Fork #117 + summit route · TrailNFS record · #4117
Kings Peak via Henrys Fork
A maintained Henrys Fork approach followed by a separate summit route beyond Gunsight Pass.
- Trip distance
- 10.45 mi maintained approach, one way
- Time
- 2–4 days
- Effort
- High commitment
- High point
- 13,528 ft
Loading trail geometry
Route definition
- Published route
- The Forest Service’s 10.45-mile figure ends on the Gunsight Pass approach. It is not the full summit itinerary.
- Trailhead
- Henrys Fork Trailhead · 40.90963, -110.33040
Decision factors
- Do not treat maintained-trail mileage as the summit round trip.
- Altitude, off-trail navigation, exposure, and lightning compound commitment.
- The route is in wilderness; mechanized travel is prohibited.