Peak Challenge: Mt. Baldy + Blacktail Rocks

Name: Peak Challenge: Mt. Baldy + Blacktail Rocks
Start: 2025-08-12T11:00:00-08:00
Location: Mt. Baldy Trailhead

Schedule

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Mt. Baldy Trailhead | Eagle River, AK

When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 10:45AM-5PM (approximate end time)
Please arrive at the trailhead between 10:45AM and 11AM. We will begin our hike promptly at 11AM.
Where: We will meet at the Mt. Baldy Trailhead.
About the hike and what to expect: We will hike at a moderate pace and stick together as a group. Hikers can plan to stop for water and snack breaks, a lunch break, and photo and educational opportunities along the way. This is an out-and-back route on an established trail. Switchbacks lead up the face of Mt. Baldy, with a short scramble here and there. A wide ridge ascends toward the base of Blacktail Rocks, and then a steeper trail leads up to its peak. The small, rocky summit at 4,390 feet elevation offers 360-degree views (weather permitting) of the surrounding Chugach State Park lands.
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous for most people
Mileage: Approximately 8 miles
Elevation Gain: About 3,000 feet
Estimated Hiking Time: About 5-6 hours
Hike fees:
* Adventure Club members may attend this event as part of their 1 or 2 free, monthly events. Learn about the club here.
* First-time attendees may attend this event for free. When you register, please select “first-timer.”
* For all other guests, $19 to join this event. If you are interested in a scholarship, please complete our short form here. Your bike fees help cover guide wages and our permitting fees.