Mount Baldwin
Description
WikipediaMount Baldwin is a 12,614-foot-elevation (3,845-meter) mountain summit located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County of northern California, United States. It is situated in the John Muir Wilderness on land managed by Inyo National Forest. It is four miles north of Red and White Mountain, and approximately 10.5 miles (16.9 km) southeast of the community of Mammoth Lakes. The nearest higher neighbor is Red Slate Mountain, 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south-southwest. Baldwin ranks as the 257th highest summit in California. Topographic relief is significant as the east aspect rises 3,775 feet (1,151 meters) above McGee Canyon in 1.5 mile. The first ascent of the summit was made July 2, 1928, by Norman Clyde, who is credited with 130 first ascents, most of which were in the Sierra Nevada.
First ascent
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Fang | 3,684 m | N 357° | 1.2 km |
| Mount Aggie | 3,520 m | NE 26° | 1.7 km |
| Red Slate Mountain | 4,005 m | SW 210° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Morrison | 3,731 m | N 349° | 3.3 km |
| Mini Morrison | 3,400 m | N 0° | 3.7 km |
| Mono Jim Peak | 3,320 m | N 359° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Ramp | North Face | 1 | 3.3 km |
| Northwest Ridge | North Face | 1 | 3.3 km |
| Torre Couloir (NW Ridge Var) | North Face | 4b | 3.3 km |
| North Buttress | North Face | 5a | 3.3 km |
| Northeast Wall and Buttress | North Face | 5a | 3.3 km |
| Witness Me! | North Face | 6b | 3.3 km |
| North Buttress Direct | North Face | 5b | 3.3 km |
| The Ordovician Ogopogo | Ordovician Ogopogo, The | 5a | 3.5 km |
| Glass House | Torre De Mierda | 5b | 4.3 km |
| East Buttress | Torre De Mierda | 4a | 4.3 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Torre De Mierda | 4a | 4.3 km |
| West Ridge | Mt. Crocker | 1- | 6.0 km |
| Hai'nanu | Laurel Mountain | 6b | 6.4 km |
| Mendenhall Couloir | Laurel Mountain | 1+ | 6.4 km |
| East Rib - North | Laurel Mountain | 4b | 6.4 km |
| Nevahbe Ridge | Mount Morgan (North) | 1- | 6.7 km |
| North Buttress | Piscator Peak | 5b | 8.0 km |
| Stick With It | Cave Wall | 4c | 8.2 km |