Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in California (United States)

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Photo of [SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge Photo of Devils Peak Photo of Red Lake Peak and Stevens Peak via Crater Lake 2011-10-28
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  • [SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Howard, California (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    10.27mi
    Elevation +
    7349f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge

    MT. SHASTA CASAVAL RIDGE. This route is one of the most prominent and striking features on the south side of Mt. Shasta with Avalanche Gulch on the east side and Cascade Gulch on the west side. Many climbers rate this ro...

    The best view is when you can get up there in time to see the shadow of the mountain. That is impressive.
    Dana H.
    Another nice trail.
    José Rolo de Sousa

  • Devils Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Spruce (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDevils Peak Photo ofDevils Peak Photo ofDevils Peak

    A half day hike to a really cool summit in the Soda Spring area, near Donner Pass. The rock itself is a "volcanic plug", which is revealed as the surrounding terrain erodes. This peak can be climbed in both summer and wi...

    Great views of Long Lake and the surrounding smaller lakes, distant views of mountains in the background with one impres...
    Moonshinedf

  • [SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation

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    near Howard, California (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    7372f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.0
    Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation

    April 26 - 27, 2013 SMC (Sierra Mountaineering Club) ascended Mt. Shasta via Casaval Ridge, however since the catwalk and hourglass were already melted out for the season we traversed to climber's left to finshed our att...

    Nice trail and video.
    José Rolo de Sousa

  • Mt Whitney - Mountaineers Route

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Whitney Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    10.31mi
    Elevation +
    6860f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMt Whitney - Mountaineers Route Photo ofMt Whitney - Mountaineers Route Photo ofMt Whitney - Mountaineers Route

    The trail starts on the standard route but after about 3/4 mile it branches off at North Fork of Lone Pine Creek and follows the creek to the Boy Scout Lakes. We stopped for a break at Lower Boy Scout Lake before continu...

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  • Red Lake Peak and Stevens Peak via Crater Lake 2011-10-28

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Sorensens, California (United States)
    Author
    NevadaRambler
    Distance
    6.61mi
    Elevation +
    2707f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRed Lake Peak and Stevens Peak via Crater Lake 2011-10-28 Photo ofRed Lake Peak and Stevens Peak via Crater Lake 2011-10-28 Photo ofRed Lake Peak and Stevens Peak via Crater Lake 2011-10-28

    Loop hike from Crater Lake to Red Lake Peak and Stevens Peak. Trailhead is at the on the Crater Lake 4wd road off of California Hwy 88, Hope Valley east of Carson Pass. Mostly cross-country hiking route includes steep se...

  • Half Dome

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    V Ivanov
    Distance
    14.64mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHalf Dome Photo ofHalf Dome Photo ofHalf Dome

    Quick scramble up to and down from Half Dome, following the continuation of the Mist and Nevada trails; started at 1600hrs and finished at c. 2300hrs. The only challenging part is the cables at Half Dome. Notes: ...

  • Red Lake Peak

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    near Kirkwood, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    5.13mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRed Lake Peak Photo ofRed Lake Peak Photo ofRed Lake Peak

    The hike to Red Lake Peak is not very long, but it can be difficult. You soon leave the PCT, and hike directly up the west side of the mountain. Don't be fooled by the first ridgetop you see, you have to go around this, ...

  • Mt. Dade

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Scheelite, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    11.68mi
    Elevation +
    4209f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMt. Dade Photo ofMt. Dade Photo ofMt. Dade

    The epic climb of Mt. Dade! A fantastic mountaineering adventure, Mt. Dade is one of the best experiences I've had climbing in the Sierra. An easy warm up hike, followed by some off-trail hiking, followed by a 1,000-foot...

  • Mt. Abbot Climb

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Scheelite, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    10.62mi
    Elevation +
    4012f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMt. Abbot Climb Photo ofMt. Abbot Climb Photo ofMt. Abbot Climb

    A climb of Mt. Abbot, an SPS Emblem Peak. A long day out of Little Lakes Valley, early season, most everything was covered in snow above Mills Lake. The snow slope is not as long or hard as Mt. Dade, but the transition t...

  • Mount Russell - Synthetic Trace

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Whitney Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    Sbilly
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace

    Reconstruction of ascent to Mt. Russell on July 30th 1996, based on logging of altimeter data, handwritten notes, and topo maps. Mount Russell is a peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range inf California, north of Mou...

  • Castle/Basin/Andesite Peak

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    near Norden, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    9.88mi
    Elevation +
    2585f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak

    A hike to Castle Peak, Basin Peak, and Andesite Peak in the Tahoe National Forest. A nice dayhike, except for a 70' near-vertical class 3 scramble to the east (true summit) turret of Castle Peak. Very good holds, still a...

  • Yosemite: Half Dome

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    7.18mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    26

    Half Dome trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Little Yosemite Valley Campground to Half Dome

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    daisywaisy
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    26

    Get water at Sunrise Creek before heading up to Subdome and Half Dome. It's well worth the effort and you will treasure the memory. If you are lucky, you'll catch the year-round Spring on your left (behind the large logs...

  • Mt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    mj134
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    3179f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite

    3rd highest peak in Yosemite, 12,590’, Up: 4.6 miles, 2,962’, 5:33 hr/min. 9 miles round trip, 3,268’ in elevation gain, Class 2+ route, Started at Sawmill Campground/Trailhead. Followed path past Carnegie Institute an...

  • Morris Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Canebrake (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    Irrationalist
    Distance
    10.36mi
    Elevation +
    4409f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMorris Peak Photo ofMorris Peak Photo ofMorris Peak

    A HPS peak not far from Walker's Pass. Class 1/2. There can be a little cross country near the end but you are almost entirely on the PCT.

  • Yosemite: Merced Lake to Little Yosemite Valley

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    8.73mi
    Elevation +
    223f
    TrailRank
    23

    Merced Lake to Little Yosemite Valley trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Mount Shasta overnight - Avalanche Gulch

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    near Howard, California (United States)
    Author
    goleary
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    7474f
    TrailRank
    23

    We camped out at Helen Lake to make for a quick and easy push to the summit. Our route took us underneath, and then through a tight chute in the redbanks. We were advised that earlier in the season this route isn't advis...

  • Mt Dana and Dana Plateau

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    near Lee Vining, California (United States)
    Author
    Christer
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    3688f
    TrailRank
    23

    The access from Mt Dana to the Dana Plateau can be quite challenging! It requires proficiency in scrambling (and climbing). We made the traverse below the western side of the ridge, facing the Dana Lake. While on top of ...

  • [SMC] Mt. Ritter and Clyde Minaret - Day 2

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    near June Lake, California (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    12.09mi
    Elevation +
    9728f
    TrailRank
    22

    Smoke and cloud may have limited our views on part of the trip, but it didn't hurt the climbing. Our team summited Mt Ritter on Sunday under heavy fog/cloud cover that made route finding a challenge. The snow fields were...

  • Yosemite: Bridalveil Bridge to Tunnel View

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    7.30mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    22

    Bridalveil to Tunnel View trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Yosemite: Little Yosemite Valley to Happy Isles

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    22

    Little Yosemite Valley to Happy Isles via Mist Trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Yosemite: Glen Aulin to Tuolumne Meadows

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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    22

    Glen Aulin to Tuolumne Meadows trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Yosemite: Tenaya Lake to Glen Aulin

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    10.75mi
    Elevation +
    1490f
    TrailRank
    22

    Tenaya Lake to Glen Aulin trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Yosemite: Upper Yosemite Fall & Yosemite Point

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    8.80mi
    Elevation +
    3527f
    TrailRank
    22

    Upper Yosemite Fall Trail & Yosemite Point Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

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