Baldy & Tyler Peak

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Alpine Scramble - Baldy & Tyler Peak

Scramble of Greywolf, Baldy and Tyler

  • Strenuous, Rock Scramble, Strenuous 3, Technical 3
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

Leisurely, moderate pace.  Camp two nights on the ridge or lake then exit Sunday.   The goal will be to camp at a lake at the backside of Greywolf but may opt to camp on the ridge between Tyler and Baldy.  Expect cold, crisp conditions and snow.  We will take traction. The goal is Greywolf Peak and the other peaks, Tyler and Baldy, depending on conditions.  This is an early season scramble up there.  It is always windy on the ridge.  Bad weather cancels.  Bring ten essentials, ice ax, traction and helmets. Plan on melting some snow or carrying water.  The ridge is dry. 

Leave Friday, 8am from the upper Baldy trailhead.  Leisurely, moderate pace.  Camp two nights on the ridge or lake then exit Sunday.   The goal will be to camp at a lake at the backside of Greywolf but may opt to camp on the ridge between Tyler and Baldy.  Expect cold, crisp conditions and snow.  We will take traction. The goal is Greywolf Peak and the other peaks, Tyler and Baldy, depending on conditions.  This is an early season scramble up there.  It is always windy on the ridge.  

Route/Place

Baldy & Tyler Peak



  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S

    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness

    Custom Correct Gray Wolf - Dosewallips

    USGS Mt Deception

    USGS Tyler Peak
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Ice Axe
  • traction - crampons or microspikes
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