Mount Williamson, Granite summit in Inyo County, California
Mount Williamson rises to 4,390 meters in the Sierra Nevada range, forming the second highest peak in California and sixth highest in the contiguous United States.
Lieutenant Robert Stockton Williamson, who conducted Pacific Railroad Surveys in Southern California, received recognition through the mountain's naming in the 19th century.
The mountain belongs to the Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, drawing numerous mountaineers who aim to complete all peaks on this register.
Climbing Mount Williamson requires an 18-kilometer hike to Shepherd's Pass and involves 2,400 meters of elevation gain from the trailhead to the summit.
The Williamson Bowl near the summit contains five alpine lakes, creating a series of water bodies at high elevation in the Sierra Nevada range.
Location: California
Location: Inyo County
Elevation above the sea: 4,390 m
Made from material: granite
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 36.65605,-118.31120
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:26
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