United StatesUtahMount Waas

Mount Waas

Mountain in Utah · 12,306 ft

12,306 ft
Elevation
1,752 ft
Prominence
3.8 mi
Hike length one way
38.5389, -109.2278
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Waas

3.8 mi
one way
3,012 ft
of ascent
4 h 38 min
round trip

The route starts at Miner's Basin Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

9,734 ft3.8 mi · 12,287 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Miner's Basin TrailheadRecommended
marked trailhead · west of the peak
3.8 mi on foot · ↑ 3,012 ft · about 4 h 38 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Hazard Trailhead
parking · west of the peak
about 5.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3GEYSER PASS SHUTTLE DROP OFF
parking · south of the peak
about 5.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Waas?

Mount Waas is 12,306 ft above sea level and lies in Utah. Its prominence is 1,752 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Waas?

From Miner's Basin Trailhead it is about 3.8 mi one way with 3,012 ft of ascent. Expect around 4 h 38 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Waas?

The nearest starting point is Miner's Basin Trailhead (west of the peak) — 3.8 mi on foot · ↑ 3,012 ft · about 4 h 38 min round trip. Alternative: Hazard Trailhead (west of the peak) (about 5.1 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Waas in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Waas is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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