Granite Chief, Mountain summit in Placer County, California.
Granite Chief rises to 2,745 meters on the northeast border of the Granite Chief Wilderness, near the western rim of Lake Tahoe Basin.
The granite peak held the title of highest point in Placer County until 2008, when surveyors identified a new linear elevation point.
The mountain stands next to Palisades Tahoe ski resort, which gained international recognition as the venue for the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Hikers access the summit through a 5.6-mile trail starting from Olympic Valley, gaining 2,850 feet in elevation through forests and granite slopes.
The mountain displays light granite formations that contrast with surrounding volcanic peaks, creating a distinct geological pattern in the Sierra Nevada range.
Location: California
Location: Placer County
Elevation above the sea: 2,745 m
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 39.19827,-120.28704
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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