Region
Most climbed route
Highlights
- Amazing 360 degree views on a clear day
Routes
1 summit • 10.9 mi • 4,523 ft gain • 5 hr 20 min
Latest summits
"A very steep and difficult trail, but a beautiful high country hike with amazing views. Overall rating 8/10, great hike for anyone in good shape looking for a beautiful day hike in the high country of the Olympics." — MountainQuest • Jul 5, 2020
"Getting to this trail is a bit complicated. The first turn off of hwy 101 is on the west side of Sequim bay,a few miles east of Sequim. There is a sign directing you to the Dungeness trails down Louella rd.after about a mile you will reach a"t"in the road, turn left into Palo alto rd.follow signs for Dungeness trails (not Dungeness creek camp)at the next two forks then turn right onto a road signed "Trail 816" about 15 miles from hwy 101. The"trailhead"is at the end less than 1.5 miles past the fork.
The trail to Tyler Peak is not on the Green Trails Map.It starts just past the turn-around on the right. The first mile and a half is mostly under canopy and is incredibly steep, with only a few short switch-backs along the way. After emerging from the trees the trail quickly fades into the open meadows, which are scattered with huge marmot holes. Ahead to the North is Tyler's Western ridge, from which the false summit can be seen to the Northwest(the real one is hiding just behind it). A small bootpath comes and goes but the way from here isn't at all difficult to find. The last push to the summit requires a bit of a light scramble, just enough for some good fun. The landscape st..." — Jeb • Sep 2, 2012