Trail Rider and Painter Peaks
Elevation: 13,387 and 13,247 feet
Hiking Distance: 10+ miles one-way
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These are two high peaks just south of the state highpoint. They could be combined with a number of other peaks or lakes in the region.
Timothy Lakes Access:
From Duchene on US Highway 40 or the intersection with Highway 35 from Francis/Kamas, go north on State Highway 87. Follow State Highway 87 to the turnoff for State Highway 134 and Mountain Home (between milepost 15 and 16). Follow State Highway 134 north through Mountain Home. From Mountain Home, continue north on the Moon Lake Road. After five miles, turn east on the Yellowstone River Road. Follow the Yellowstone River road to the trailhead at the end of the road.
Trail Rider Peak from West Timothy Lake.
Looking acorss Timothy Lakes Basin.
Looking across Lake Atwood Basin.
Mount Emmons.
Looking down to the lake near Trail Rider Pass.
Looking north across Painter Basin toward Gilbert Peak from Painter Peak.
West from Painter Peak over to Second Gemini.
Approaching Trail Rider Peak from North Timothy.
From Trail Rider looking back at North and South Timothy Peaks.
Looking west toward Garfield Basin.
Painter Peak from Trail Rider Peak.
Back down in Timothy Lakes Basin.
An access starts at the Swift Creek Trailhead.
Upper Swift Creek passes Deer Lake before reaching the Timothy Lakes Basin.