Mount Gould

Mount Gould stands at 13,011 feet elevation in Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park, featuring steep slopes and a prominent class 3 summit block.

Joseph LeConte initially named it University Peak in 1890, later renaming it Mount Gould in 1896 to honor his companion Wilson S Gould.

The mountain forms part of the Sierra Peaks Section list, attracting numerous mountaineers seeking to complete this significant climbing achievement.

Hikers access the peak via Kearsarge Pass Trail from Onion Valley, with a distance of 5.5 miles to reach the 11,760-foot pass.

The route passes Gilbert Lake, Flower Lake, Heart Lake, and Big Pothole Lake before reaching the final 0.6-mile cross-country section to the summit.

Location: Fresno County

Location: Inyo County

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

GPS coordinates: 36.77978,-118.37787

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58