Pyramid Peak, Lake Tahoe Hike/Climb
Pyramid Peak (9,984') is the tallest summit of Tahoe's Crystal Range. Previously a bit of a bushwhack, a nice class I-II route has developed over the years.
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Pyramid Peak (9,984') is the tallest summit of Tahoe's Crystal Range. Previously a bit of a bushwhack, a nice class I-II route has developed over the years.
Continue reading ...Hawkins Peak is a 10,024' summit near Carson Pass in Alpine County, California. It is a Tahoe-Ogul Peak and short hike/scramble in the Central Sierras.
Continue reading ...After hiking nearby Thunder Mountain, I had at least half a day left of light so I went on bagging peaks. Round Top is a prominent, long extinct volcano in the far flung wilderness between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Thankfully, access is pretty easy off the Carson Pass Highway/CA-88. Although a short hike...
Continue reading ...Thunder Mountain is the highpoint of Amador County, California. Its an easy, 1/2 day, out-and-back hike near Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort.
Continue reading ...Mount Lola and Mt Lola North Peak comprise the high points of Nevada and Sierrra Counties, respectively. This hike includes a partial loop of both.
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