There are a number of peaks named Baldy, primarily in the

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and the

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. The popularity of the name ''Baldy'', at least for higher peaks, may be related to the

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, an elevation beyond which trees cannot tolerate the environmental conditions. The absence of trees past the tree line may give a mountain a

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or baren appearance, hence the name ''Baldy.''

Canada

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Canada

United States

Peaks named "Baldy"

Peaks named "Baldy Mountain"

Peaks named "Baldy Peak"

Peaks named "Big Baldy" or "Little Baldy"

Peaks named "Mount Baldy"

Peaks named "Old Baldy"

Peaks with other variants of "Baldy"