Mount Emerson

Mount Emerson rises to 4,025 meters in the Sierra Nevada mountains, featuring sharp granite formations that contrast with the red rocks of Piute Crags.

The first documented climb of Mount Emerson took place on July 1, 1926, when mountaineer Norman Clyde successfully reached the summit of this California peak.

John Muir named this mountain after Ralph Waldo Emerson, establishing a connection between the natural landscape and American literary traditions.

The North Face route presents a 1,000-foot ice gully, while the Southeast Face offers a class 5.4 rock climb, with access points starting from Bishop, California.

The mountain contains multiple climbing paths, including the North Face ice gully, which ranks among the 100 Classic climbs of the High Sierra.

Location: Inyo County

Location: California

Elevation above the sea: 4,025 m

Made from material: granite

Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List

GPS coordinates: 37.24259,-118.65430

Latest update: March 18, 2025 15:54