Pyramid Peak (California)

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Pyramid Peak

Pyramid Peak as seen from near Mt. Ralston...the summit route goes up the left ridge
Elevation 9,983 ft (3,043 m)
Location California, USA
Range Sierra Nevada
Coordinates 38°50′42″N, 120°09′24″W
Topo map USGS Pyramid Peak
Easiest route class 1-2

Pyramid Peak is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountain range within the subrange of the Crystal Mountains (California), to the west of Lake Tahoe. It is the highest point in the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado County, California. A elevation gain of almost 4100ft makes the mountain's most popular route, Rocky Canyon, a very arduous climb.


Pyramid Peak is on the left; Image taken from the east
Pyramid Peak is on the left; Image taken from the east


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