Pyramid Peak (California)

Coordinates: 38°50′42″N 120°09′28″W / 38.8450219167°N 120.1579001028°W / 38.8450219167; -120.1579001028
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Pyramid Peak
Mount Ralston: the summit route goes up the left ridge.
Highest point
Elevation9,985 ft (3,043 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence2,583 ft (787 m)[2]
Listing
Coordinates38°50′42″N 120°09′28″W / 38.8450219167°N 120.1579001028°W / 38.8450219167; -120.1579001028[1]
Geography
Location
class 2[3]

Pyramid Peak is a mountain in the

Crystal Range to the west of Lake Tahoe. It is the highest point in the Desolation Wilderness.[2] With an elevation gain of almost 4,100 feet (1,250 m), the Rocky Canyon route is the mountain's most popular approach although it is very arduous. To the east, at the base of the peak, lies Pyramid Lake
.

Pyramid Peak from the east

References

  1. ^ a b "Pyramid". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  2. ^ a b "Pyramid Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  3. ^ a b "Sierra Peaks Section List" (PDF). Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  4. ^ "Tahoe OGUL Peaks List". Retrieved 2021-11-07.

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