Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in California (United States)

182 trails

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  • Mount San Antonio Loop

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Dells (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    9.45mi
    Elevation +
    4193f
    TrailRank
    20

    Loop Starting and ending at San Antonio Falls Trailhead, Via Baldy Bowl Trail and returning on Devil's Backbone Trail. Route full of snow from beginning to end. Ice axe and crampons necessary.

  • Yosemite: Glaciar Point to Bridalveil Bridge

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    1322f
    TrailRank
    19

    Glaciar Point to Bridalveil Bridge 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: Tuolumne Meadows to Vogelsang

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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    8.12mi
    Elevation +
    1539f
    TrailRank
    19

    Tuolumne Meadows To Vogelsang 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: Vogelsang to Merced Lake

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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    10.41mi
    Elevation +
    344f
    TrailRank
    19

    Vogelsang to Merced Lake 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!)

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  • Yosemite: Lembert Dome and Dog Lake

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    4.72mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    19

    Lembert Dome and Dog Lake 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 Jenkins

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Canebrake (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    5020f
    TrailRank
    19

    An HPS Peak named after the man who wrote Self Propelled in the Sierras. A life ended too soon by a careless driver. Class 2/3 climb. There is a bit of climbing near the summit block. It can be a bit difficult to know...

  • Russell Peak

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    near Indian Wells, California (United States)
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    3924f
    TrailRank
    16

    An HPS Peak with what I think is one of the better views in the Owen's Peak group. The hike is largely cross-country once you leave the old jeep trail. Class 2.

  • Pilot Hill Grove

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    near Zee Estates, California (United States)
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    16

    Easy to medium hike to a beautiful grove to have lunch. Turn around for a 5 mile hike or continue to the river for a 10 mile hike. Very fun

  • Donner Peak, 8,019'

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    near Donner, California (United States)
    Distance
    1.48mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofDonner Peak, 8,019' Photo ofDonner Peak, 8,019' Photo ofDonner Peak, 8,019'

    Snow climb up Donner Peak from the trailhead below the snow shed. Roped up above the snow shed as it got steeper.

  • [SMC] Castle Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Norden, California (United States)
    Distance
    5.26mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    15

    In November, SMG unveiled a brand new field training called Intro to Mountaineering. IMTE took place at Castle Peak November 23-24th, 2012 and was attended by 19 members and prospective members...

  • Taylor Dome, CA

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    near Riverkern, California (United States)
    Distance
    2.43mi
    Elevation +
    2136f
    TrailRank
    15

    An SPS peak with a beautiful view of the Domelands and Kern Plateau. Class 2 for most of the hike until you hit the summit block. The block itself is class 3. The scrambling itself is not difficult but falling could b...

  • HALF DOME

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    17.87mi
    Elevation +
    6168f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHALF DOME Photo ofHALF DOME Photo ofHALF DOME

    Espectacular ruta de naturaleza salvaje de animales, riscos, cascadas, vegetación, escaleras y 150m. de piedra empinadisimo. Ruta de inicio y fin en el parking donde marca el punto rojo de la terminación.

    11 h hike. Togethser with Anssi used 8 l water. cables were difficult going up, defenetly rubber cloves come in hand, go...
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  • yosemite upper fall trail y lower fall trail

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    4.38mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofyosemite upper fall trail y lower fall trail Photo ofyosemite upper fall trail y lower fall trail Photo ofyosemite upper fall trail y lower fall trail

    Oh Yosemite!!! mitico para escaladores y montañeros. Despues de hacer una ruta clasica para todos los visitantes, el lago mirror, madrugue y sali desde la cabaña para realizar el upper fall trail, ascendiendo hasta una ...

  • Yosemite: Half Dome

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    17.96mi
    Elevation +
    6266f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofYosemite: Half Dome Photo ofYosemite: Half Dome Photo ofYosemite: Half Dome

    Ascensión al Half Dome

  • Yosemite upper fall trail

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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    2005f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofYosemite upper fall trail Photo ofYosemite upper fall trail Photo ofYosemite upper fall trail

    Uno de los grandes atractivos de Yosemite son sus cataratas. Este trail nos lleva hasta poder ver más de cerca la catarata superior, después de atravesar un sin fin de zetas en su ascensión

  • Cathedral Peak (3325m) & Lake - (Yosemite)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Lundy, California (United States)
    Distance
    8.71mi
    Elevation +
    3547f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCathedral Peak (3325m) & Lake - (Yosemite) Photo ofCathedral Peak (3325m) & Lake - (Yosemite) Photo ofCathedral Peak (3325m) & Lake - (Yosemite)

    El hike transcurre mayoritariamiente por el concurrido sendero de "Cathedral Lakes". El desvío para hacer cumbre parte del cruce que conduce al Upper o al Lower de ambos lagos. Desde este cruce, existe un borroso sendero...

  • Yosemite.half dome.2011-08-11 09:52

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Distance
    14.84mi
    Elevation +
    9846f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofYosemite.half dome.2011-08-11 09:52 Photo ofYosemite.half dome.2011-08-11 09:52 Photo ofYosemite.half dome.2011-08-11 09:52

    Nombre: 2011-08-11 09:52Hora Inicio: 08/11/2011 09:52Hora Fin: 08/11/2011 19:59Distancia recorrida: 23,2 km (10:04)Tiempo en movimiento: 02:35Velocidad media: 2,3 km/hVel. en Mov.8,9 km/hVelocidad Máxima: 0 km/hAltura Má...

  • 20120609 Mount Dana Yosemite (Click aqui)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Lee Vining, California (United States)
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    3494f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of20120609 Mount Dana Yosemite (Click aqui) Photo of20120609 Mount Dana Yosemite (Click aqui)

    Ascension al Mount Dana (3.977 m) por su ruta normal. La bajada la realizamos por la cresta del crater. ¡¡ESPECTACULAR!! Solo apto para montañeros sin vertigo. Despues bajamos por sendero al lado de un riachuelo qu...

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