Round Top, Mountain summit in Contra Costa County, California, US
Round Top reaches an elevation of 10,381 feet with dark volcanic basalt formations characterizing its upper sections and surrounding alpine meadows.
William Brewer documented his climb to Round Top in 1863, recording detailed observations of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape.
Native American tribes utilized the lands around Round Top for seasonal hunting and gathering before European settlers arrived in the region.
The summit requires a challenging 0.8-mile ascent with 1,000 feet elevation gain, involving Class 3 scrambling near the final approach.
The peak offers clear-day views spanning from Mount Diablo to Lake Tahoe, encompassing Ebbets Pass, Sonora Pass, and Hope Valley.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.85015,-122.19261
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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