Warrior Peak, Mountain summit in Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, United States
Warrior Peak is a mountain in Olympic National Park with two distinct summits located close to each other. The southeast summit reaches approximately 2230 meters while the northwest summit stands somewhat lower, creating a notable twin-peak formation.
Fred Beckey made the first ascent in 1945, climbing both summits solo, and named the mountain. Warrior Peak is the 11th-highest peak in the Olympic Mountains, and its nearest higher neighbour is Mount Constance, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) to the south-southeast.
The name Warrior Peak was given by Fred Beckey after his 1945 solo ascent of both summits. Seen from Seattle, the peak is the first prominent summit immediately north of Mount Constance, which helps climbers and hikers identify it on the skyline.
Reaching this peak involves hiking the Upper Dungeness Trail with significant elevation gain to Boulder Camp. Those attempting this route should expect challenging terrain and plan to arrive early to complete the hike before nightfall.
From Seattle, Warrior Peak is the first prominent summit immediately north of Mount Constance, which makes it a useful reference point on the skyline. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Constance, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) to the south-southeast. The northwest summit is estimated at 7,285 ft, slightly lower than the southeast top.
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