Mount Keith

Mount Keith rises to 13,982 feet between Mount Bradley and Junction Peak, forming part of the boundary between Kings Canyon National Park and John Muir Wilderness.

The first climbers reached the summit on July 6, 1898, when Cornelius Beach Bradley, Jennie Price, Robert Price, and Joseph Shinn ascended through the Northwest Face.

Helen Gompertz named the mountain in July 1896 after William Keith, recognizing the contributions of this artist and Sierra Club member to California's natural heritage.

Mountaineers can access the summit through three main routes: the Northwest Face, South Face, or Northeast Slopes, all rated as class 2 climbing difficulty.

The mountain's slopes contribute to two separate watersheds: the Kings River through Bubbs Creek on the north and west, and the Owens River via Shepherd Creek on the east.

Location: Inyo County

Location: Tulare County

Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List

GPS coordinates: 36.70021,-118.34343

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08