Eagle Peak, Mountain summit in Park County, US.

Eagle Peak is a mountain summit in Park County, featuring steep terrain with exposed rock faces and forested sections throughout the ascent. The route passes through varied landscape types that create different conditions at each elevation.

Eagle Peak was named in 1885 by geologist Arnold Hague for its resemblance to a spread eagle, though another account credits Jack Newell, who killed a golden eagle there in 1878. Until the 1930s, park officials believed Electric Peak near Gardiner, Montana, was Yellowstone's highest point. The Mink Fire of 1988 burned the mountain's south slopes.

The name comes from Arnold Hague, who in 1885 thought the summit resembled a spread eagle; another account credits Jack Newell, who killed a golden eagle here in 1878. The mountain also marks the park boundary with Shoshone National Forest and the Washakie Wilderness, and its south slopes burned in the Mink Fire of 1988.

Check weather conditions before starting and bring appropriate clothing and supplies, as conditions can shift rapidly at higher elevations. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are essential for this demanding hike.

The final approach crosses exposed ridgeline sections where strong winds and loose rocks present hazards that catch many hikers unprepared. This passage demands more skill and caution than the lower sections of the route.