Mike McL - Aug 5, 2024 9:35 am Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2020
Nipple
Day hike, solo
Stu Brandel - Jul 20, 2024 3:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2024
Bear Nipple
Just as I approached the nipple summit block structure at the top of the mountain (that gives it its name), I decided to go right to scramble up it. As I did, I heard a loud 'huff' and from the left of the nipple came a bear who ran past me and rumbled down the south slopes of the mountain. Why a bear, there at the summit? Also, summit covered with flying insects.
colingregory - Aug 22, 2022 8:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2022
Dayhike
Hiked the appropriately named Nipple before heading home from the weekend. An especially easy Ogul Peak along the PCT with a great payoff up top. The west peak was equally interesting and has a fun class 3 summit block. On top of the west peak we watched a bald eagle circle right over our heads! Great morning hike.
Scott Fulton - Jul 5, 2020 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2020
I made it
Pretty straightforward hike heading northbound on the PCT. There was a point where I could see two peaks, one of which was The Nipple but could not tell which one was higher, but it was the closer one.
Marmaduke - Aug 11, 2019 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Truly great views
This stretch of the PCT is nice walk. A simple and easy approach to the peak and the views are amazing. An easy one but very worthwhile.
kaylam87 - Jul 23, 2017 1:04 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2017
Markleeville and The Nipple
I was worried the smoke from the Detwiler Fire might affect the air quality, but we got lucky! It was still pretty clear and we had great views all around. We hiked Markleeville first. After summiting Markleeville, we drove down the road a little bit to meet up with the PCT. We took it north a couple miles and then hoofed it off trail to get to the summit of The Nipple. There were some cool cliffs and rocks near the top, but nothing scary. We took some photos and signed the register before booking it back down.
hgrapid - Jun 25, 2016 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2016
Off the PCT with three other peaks
With Lost Lakes Peak, Peak 8902, and West Nipple. Perfect weather.
Strazmataz - Mar 15, 2015 11:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2008
Very Nice
A nice afternoon hike after a morning of fly fishing the Carson River.
Jonodo - Oct 13, 2014 9:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2014
Blue Lakes Road
Dusting of snow made for a great scene. Very nice and easy hike along the PCT.
trexkerry - Aug 31, 2014 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2014
Quick afternoon hike
Pretty easy hike up the unsigned PCT junction on Blue Lakes Road - did Markleeville first but didn't even start that one until 2:30 and yet finished both peaks before sunset. 2 of the easier OGUL's to be sure. Trip report is HERE.
cdog - Aug 29, 2014 5:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
Bachelor party!
Hiked up from Lost Lakes with some buddies during my friend Tim's bachelor party. Fun hike, fueled by Coors Light.
Larry Laverty - Mar 28, 2013 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1972
Summit via The West Face
Scrambled straight up the face with a buddy. I was 13 and it was the highest elevation I'd reached in my life. Reaching the top and taking in the view lit the fuse to get into technical climbing a few years later.
Mike McL - Aug 5, 2024 9:35 am Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2020
NippleDay hike, solo
Stu Brandel - Jul 20, 2024 3:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2024
Bear NippleJust as I approached the nipple summit block structure at the top of the mountain (that gives it its name), I decided to go right to scramble up it. As I did, I heard a loud 'huff' and from the left of the nipple came a bear who ran past me and rumbled down the south slopes of the mountain. Why a bear, there at the summit? Also, summit covered with flying insects.
colingregory - Aug 22, 2022 8:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2022
DayhikeHiked the appropriately named Nipple before heading home from the weekend. An especially easy Ogul Peak along the PCT with a great payoff up top. The west peak was equally interesting and has a fun class 3 summit block. On top of the west peak we watched a bald eagle circle right over our heads! Great morning hike.
Scott Fulton - Jul 5, 2020 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2020
I made itPretty straightforward hike heading northbound on the PCT. There was a point where I could see two peaks, one of which was The Nipple but could not tell which one was higher, but it was the closer one.
Marmaduke - Aug 11, 2019 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Truly great viewsThis stretch of the PCT is nice walk. A simple and easy approach to the peak and the views are amazing. An easy one but very worthwhile.
kaylam87 - Jul 23, 2017 1:04 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2017
Markleeville and The NippleI was worried the smoke from the Detwiler Fire might affect the air quality, but we got lucky! It was still pretty clear and we had great views all around. We hiked Markleeville first. After summiting Markleeville, we drove down the road a little bit to meet up with the PCT. We took it north a couple miles and then hoofed it off trail to get to the summit of The Nipple. There were some cool cliffs and rocks near the top, but nothing scary. We took some photos and signed the register before booking it back down.
hgrapid - Jun 25, 2016 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2016
Off the PCT with three other peaksWith Lost Lakes Peak, Peak 8902, and West Nipple. Perfect weather.
Strazmataz - Mar 15, 2015 11:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2008
Very NiceA nice afternoon hike after a morning of fly fishing the Carson River.
Jonodo - Oct 13, 2014 9:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2014
Blue Lakes RoadDusting of snow made for a great scene. Very nice and easy hike along the PCT.
trexkerry - Aug 31, 2014 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2014
Quick afternoon hikePretty easy hike up the unsigned PCT junction on Blue Lakes Road - did Markleeville first but didn't even start that one until 2:30 and yet finished both peaks before sunset. 2 of the easier OGUL's to be sure. Trip report is HERE.
cdog - Aug 29, 2014 5:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
Bachelor party!Hiked up from Lost Lakes with some buddies during my friend Tim's bachelor party. Fun hike, fueled by Coors Light.
fedak - Jul 2, 2014 12:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2009
PCT From Blue LakesClimbed this 3 times over the years, the first cross country and the latter 2 from the unsigned PCT junction with Blue Lakes road.
Pics and commentary from 2009, 2010, and 2014
Larry Laverty - Mar 28, 2013 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1972
Summit via The West FaceScrambled straight up the face with a buddy. I was 13 and it was the highest elevation I'd reached in my life. Reaching the top and taking in the view lit the fuse to get into technical climbing a few years later.
ScrambledLeggs - Sep 19, 2012 7:40 pm
PCT AscentI climbed "The Nipple" during my 2012 thru hike.
MarekB - Sep 18, 2011 1:19 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2011
Mokelumne comboClimbed from the Blue Lake Road after going up Markleeville Peak.
WayneFry - Jun 7, 2011 12:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
From 88Climbed this peak along with Jeff Davis and Markleeville Peak on the same day. It's a good peak with a good name.
Bob Burd - Sep 27, 2010 12:08 am Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2006
From SR88A fun snowshoe loop with Matthew, in conjunction with Jeff Davis and Markleeville Peak. Trip Report.
BCL - Sep 25, 2010 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
From Blue Lakes RoadWith Ashley from the turn out on Blue Lakes road.