I was on the ridge between Point 10172 and Tyler. Baldy is the closest neighbor to Gray Wolf and most people who do Baldy also do Gray Wolf although this adds a considerable amount to elevation gain and loss. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. Posted by 4 years ago. It is named after the appearance of its 2 summits which were once thought to look like deer horns, nearly equal in elevation and separated by a smooth saddle. Enjoy. Overview. If Silver Lake seems tame, consider the next level of adventure off the Townsend Trail. That being said, this is a longer trail without breaks, so be prepared and if possible, pack light/bring light shoes to reduce joint pain on the way down. We found the perfect spot for lunch! On this hike, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympics and the North Cascades. Log In Sign Up. Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District, You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association I could also see Tyler Peak next door to Maynard Peak. The “Day Hiker’s Guide to the Olympic Peaks” lists 222 peaks in the Olympics. Mt. In July and August the slopes of this mountain above timberline are covered in wildflowers adding to scenery even when it is cloudy on the summit. The first mile and a half is mostly under canopy and is incredibly steep, with only a few short switch-backs along the way. Details. (1). It's unmaintained so it is a difficult and challenging return. Seattle, WA 98104. The hike to Maiden Peak from Obstruction Point is one of Olympic National Park’s highest-elevation trails. A beautiful view of Western Washington’s favorite mountain range. Olympic National Peaks: A nice print of the Olympic Mountains in profile with the peaks labeled with name and height. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It had already been a busy day with a flight from … Tyler: 6,364 ft.Elevation gain: 3,264 ft. I felt confident in the continued ascent. It is remote, wild and the views are great. Hiking & Backpacking Baldy, located between Gray Wolf and Peak B, also shares the ridge with Maynard Peak and Tyler Peak to the north and Mount Walkinshaw, Mount Clark, The Needles, and Mount Deception to the south. By now the snow had formed a cohesive pack and the danger of avalanche was very slim. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. I arrived at the unmarked trailhead in Olympic National Forest for Tyler Peak late in the morning on a comfortable day in July. A 2.9 mile beach walk connects the two trails making a 9.0 mile loop. Ellinor); $6 each, greentrails.com Guidebooks Olympic Mountains Trail Guide, by Robert Wood ($19); Climber’s Guide to the Olympic Mountains, by Olympic Mountain Rescue ($17); both from … Tyler Peak is right on the northeastern side of the Olympics. The initial 600′ felt the steepest. After emerging from the trees the trail quickly fades into the open meadows, which are scattered with huge marmot holes. From here, you turn around and head back the way you came. It requires nearly hiking up Townsend, but then dropping 600 feet to reach. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Spent Friday night on Baldy after hiking up Tyler Peak trail and Tyler Peak. Peaks Adventures. It is an official summit in that … Ascended via Tyler Peak Way Trail, reaching Tyler Peak in about 2 hours. Some even add Grey Wolf and other peaks to make this a multiple day summit trip. The climbing could be considered alpine in nature due to lack of traffic, relative remoteness and the presence of ever encroaching scruff. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Come Spring, the slides will begin again.” “Once on the ridge, I was completely surprised to find that I had overshot Tyler Peak. Sunscreen: If you get burned quickly like my husband, this is needed. But once we were up in the clearing, the ground leveled a bit. From Mt. This hike was on November 1st. Rose; both are definitely a class 1 slog all the way up. Hosted by Peaks Adventures. The constant southern views improved the higher we climbed. Then descend 0.8 mile to the knob west of Tyler Peak. Tyler Peak is often combined with Peak B and Baldy to make a full day trip. The beauty of this region cannot be denied. Identify the mountains in your view! The maps they provide are handy for viewing specific areas. Mt. Angeles and Tyler Peak (Four Passes Loop); Mt. Printed with metallic silver inks. At 6988 feet, the west summit is the 23rd highest point in the Olympic Range. Tyler Peak at SummitPost.org Tyler Peak at ListsOfJohn.com Weather and Snow National Weather Service Forecast NOAA Snow Depth Map Lists that contain Tyler Peak: Olympic Mountains Rain Shadow Court (Rank #45) Mountaineers Olympia Scramble Peaks (Rank #18) While this area can be windy, and views are obscured by fog, when it's clear, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. Then Saturday was a hike up and over Gray Wolf N. peak to Gray Wolf S. peak, then returning to Baldy and down Maynard Burn trail. The naming of Olympic National Park’s Maiden Peak is under debate, but the most likely story of why the area is called as such comes from the book Gods and Goblins. Needs a location. Scramble up Tyler Peak. Many of the northeastern Olympic Mountains including, Baldy, Grey Wolf Ridge, Maynard, Townsend, Deception and Constance along with the city of Sequim and Port Angeles can be seen from Tyler Peak making it a great destination. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Other major peaks include Buckhorn Mountain, 6,988', Iron Mountain, 6,950' and Tyler Peak 6,350'. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear … Press J to jump to the feed. Be aware of tides when hiking the coast. In the book, it is said that Maiden Lake and Maiden Peak got named in the summer of 1913, when a bunch of young men and women from around the PNW decided to make it their summer camping destination. This trail takes you above the treeline to 365 degrees of views. Hiking Trails (0) Web App. You’ll pass along a gorgeous continuous ridge, high above the treeline, offering some truly epic views over Mount Olympus. Of those, 74 are hike- able (walk-ups or scrambles) and do not require climbing skills. If you want official maps of Olympic National Park, click here. This trail immediately begin climbing up a very steep hill without switchbacks on an off-camber tread. View from the summit are panoramic and very beautiful. (6), Comments Distance: 6 mi. A trip up Welch Peaks and Hawk Peak is the climax of the region and offers the best way to explore this corner of the Olympic Mountains. MAPS: Green Trails Seven Lakes Basin/Mount Olympus Climbing (Hoh River Trail); Tyler Peak (Royal Basin); Mt. View Tyler Peak Image Gallery - 14 Images. Tyler Peak and Mt Baldy Loop Jay Adventure! 50% alpine. The first mile and a half is mostly under canopy and is incredibly steep, with only a few short switch-backs along the way. Tyler Peak is located northwest of Mount Townsend. Overview:This is a steep hike to a gorgeous alpine ridge and peak, where you will see very few people. The Tyler Peak trail is a way trail, reportedly created and maintained by local hunters needing a trail less steep than Maynard Burn to pack stock up to the ridge. While this area can be windy, and views are obscured by fog, when it's clear, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. It is done as a loop trip from the Townsend Saddle. Once out of the trees I left the trail and beelined it to the ridge. 23 of the peaks require some off trail hiking; the rest are on or near the trail. Starting from the Tubal Caine trailhead, it is 3.1 miles to the Tull Canyon turn off, then another 1 mile to the old B-17 plane wreckage (beside the trail in the creek) then another 1.2 miles to the Tull Canyon saddle, then an easy .3 of a mile to Hawk Peak. Description Tyler peak is a large, prominent outcropping of pillow basalt visible above the road as you make your way toward the trailheads near the upper Dungeness River (Tubal Cain Mine, Royal Basin, etc). It includes very steep terrain ranging in elevation from 1,000 feet near the Gray Wolf River, to the summit of Mt. This Wilderness encompasses 44, 258 acres and is the largest on the Olympic National Forest. Snow hear melts much quicker than other parts of the Olympics and Tyler along with neighboring Baldy tend to be free of snow by July when many other peaks carry snow clear into August and September. Steel and The Brothers (Mt. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Tyler Peak Images : SummitPost.org : Climbing, hiking, mountaineering Tyler stands on a ridge with four other peaks: False Baldy, Baldy, Graywolf, & Walkinshaw. Sand Point Trail: 2.8 miles one way partly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast. Experience navigating off-trail and some climbing experience are necessary to summit Tyler Peak. I have marked the Olympic National Park Trails in the map above. What To Pack When Visiting Olympic National Park For a Day Hike Trip. High Divide Loop Hike: If you want to set out on a classic day hike in Olympic National Park, this popular trail is probably your best option. The hike can be truncated and turned into a family-friendly day-hike, or you can use one of the multiple campsites along the route to allow enough time complete the full adventure. The only drwback to this mountain is that if there is a north wind off of the Straight of Juca de Fuca fog can form on this high peak. Ellinor to Mt. Public group? Return from Elk Mountain or Maiden Peak by the Badger Valley Cutoff Trail. Approximately 43 of the 74 can be hiked in a day, using the criteria of under 20 miles roundtrip and under 5,000 ft elevation gain. Tyler Peak and Mount Baldy in the Olympics (Port Angeles area) - November 1st. The Tyler Peak trail has a similar elevation profile to Mt. After emerging from the trees the trail quickly fades into the open meadows, which are scattered with huge marmot holes. Monday, November 3, 2014 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST. Constance and several more. It's 6.0 miles round trip with 900 feet of elevation gain and a 6,600 ft high point elevation. Don't let the lack of popularity deter you. Pick up a tide chart at a ranger station or visitor center. The trail to Tyler Peak is not on the Green Trails Map.It starts just past the turn-around on the right. JordanH and I hit this summit in perfect sunshine and had every goal of hitting closeby Peak B on the way back but a whiteout prevented us from combining the two on this trip. Trailhead 3,100 ft. Enjoyment rating: 5. This also provides another option for hiking up to Hawk Peak. Tyler Peak (6,364 ft) From the summit of Baldy, hike back to the saddle to the east (6,200 ft). (Tyler Peak, Olympic Peninsula, WA) Close. There were many animal tracks throughout the forest. Experience navigating off-trail and some climbing experience are necessary to summit Tyler Peak. Tyler Peak located in the Northeast tip of the Olympics is great starter peak for anyone interest in hiking and climbing summits in the Olympics. The east peak, only 1200 feet away, is 32 feet lower. Having to work over Thanksgiving weekend and seeing a bomber forecast in the Olympics, I decided to take Tuesday afternoon off with the plan to hit Gray Wolf Ridge by sunset and descend in the dark. Map; Find Trails; Upload; Resources. Posting photos so others might want to get up there before the big snow starts to fly and you can't get up the road. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Adventure, backpacking, Camping, Hiking, National Park, Olympic, Olympic Week, Trip Reports, Washington; Comments: 1 Part three of a weeklong series on Olympic National Forest & Olympic National Park. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. The trail to Tyler Peak is not on the Green Trails Map.It starts just past the turn-around on the right. 31 Trip Reports for this trail, below Tyler Peak is located northwest of Mount Townsend. >Buy Sunscreen; Hiking … Tyler right center. Pacific Northwest Partners Post a Reply to "10/5 - Seattle to Olympics (Tyler Peak Crags?)" Time: 6 hrs. Olympic National Park Hiking Map. 0 1 10. For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. , Day Hiking , Olympic Peninsula July 10, 2016 January 16, 2018 2 Comments This is an excellent early season loop hike with plenty of elevation. Townsend including The Brothers, Mt. All Rights Reserved. Archived. Shortly, we moved onto the ridge and scrambled. Ozette Cape Alava Trail: 3.3 miles one way partly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast. Public group? (14), Climber's Log Entries User account menu. 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