Mount Solomons

Mount Solomons rises to an elevation of 3,976 meters within the Sierra Nevada range, featuring steep granite slopes and commanding views over Evolution Basin.

The first recorded ascent of Mount Solomons took place in 1929 when climbers M.H. Pramme and T.F. Harms reached its summit after establishing a new route.

The peak honors Theodore Solomons, an explorer who mapped the northern section of what later became the John Muir Trail through the Sierra Nevada.

Climbers can access the class 2 scramble route to Mount Solomons summit from Muir Pass, with summer months offering the most favorable climbing conditions.

Mount Solomons maintains a prominence of 169 meters above Muir Pass, creating a natural landmark visible from multiple points along the John Muir Trail.

Location: California

Location: Fresno County

Elevation above the sea: 3,976 m

GPS coordinates: 37.10646,-118.67423

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53