Sullivan Peak
A quiet rim landmark on the trail south of Point Imperial
About
Sullivan Peak is a rock summit on the North Rim's Walhalla Plateau, rising to roughly 8,300 feet along the stretch of the Ken Patrick Trail south of Point Imperial. You don't hike to its top; you pass it. The trail hugs the canyon rim on its way from the Point Imperial trailhead, and Sullivan Peak is one of a run of named high points — alongside Mount Hayden and Kibbey Butte — that break the skyline as the forest opens onto rim views.
What you'll see
From the trail, Sullivan Peak reads as a forested rise rather than a bare pinnacle, set against the deeper drop of the canyon beyond. It's a landmark for orienting yourself on an otherwise long, exposed stretch of trail rather than a destination with its own overlook or trailhead.
- Reached only by hiking the Ken Patrick Trail south from the Point Imperial trailhead, not by road
- Near Mount Hayden and Kibbey Butte along the same rim segment
- Sits on the North Rim, open for day use with the North Rim campground operating since June 2026
Best Time to See It
Sits on the North Rim, open for day use with the North Rim campground operating since June 2026 — plan a Ken Patrick Trail hike within current seasonal access.
Trail Tips
- It's one of a run of named high points that break the skyline as the forest opens onto rim views along the Ken Patrick Trail.
- Use it as a landmark for orienting yourself on an otherwise long, exposed stretch of trail rather than a destination with its own overlook.
- Check current trail-section closures before planning a hike that includes this stretch, given ongoing fire-repair work on parts of Ken Patrick Trail.
Reaching Sullivan Peak
Reached only by hiking the Ken Patrick Trail south from the Point Imperial trailhead, not by road. It's near Mount Hayden and Kibbey Butte along the same rim segment.
What You're Looking At: Sullivan Peak
Sullivan Peak is a rock summit on the North Rim's Walhalla Plateau, rising to roughly 8,300 feet along the stretch of the Ken Patrick Trail south of Point Imperial. You don't hike to its top; you pass it. From the trail, Sullivan Peak reads as a forested rise rather than a bare pinnacle, set against the deeper drop of the canyon beyond.
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