Baltic Peak is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County in the U.S. state of California. The nearest city to this peak is Grizzly Flats, a small unincorporated community. Branching off of the Mormon Emigrant Trail, which can be found 3.4 miles from Jenkinson Lake, a dirt path can be found leading to an abandoned lookout on the peak. On the north face, there is a gold mine that was built in 1896. The mine closed by 1907.[2][3] In 1931, Baltic Peak Lookout, a 80 foot tall steel lookout tower, was built on the mountain at an elevation of 5,046 feet.[4]

Baltic Peak
Baltic Peak is located in California
Baltic Peak
Baltic Peak
Location in California
Highest point
Elevation5,078 ft (1,548 m)[1]
Prominence358 ft (109 m)[1]
Parent peakOld Iron Mountain[1]
Coordinates38°41′39″N 120°30′55″W / 38.69417°N 120.51528°W / 38.69417; -120.51528[1]
Geography
LocationCalifornia, United States
Parent rangeSierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Sly Park
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest route4x4 Vehicle[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Baltic Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  2. ^ Massey, Peter; Wilson, Jeanne; Titus, Angela (2006-09-01). California Trails Northern Sierra Region. Adler Publishing. pp. 94–97. ISBN 9781930193239.
  3. ^ Gudde, Erwin Gustav (1960). California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names. University of California Press. p. 21. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  4. ^ "Baltic Peak Lookout | National Historic Lookout Register". www.nhlr.org. Retrieved 2023-02-08.