Basin Mountain

Basin Mountain reaches an elevation of 4,018 meters and stands as a distinguishable peak in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range near Bishop, California.

Norman Clyde completed the first documented ascent of Basin Mountain via the North Slope route on November 9, 1930, establishing a path for future climbers.

The mountain forms part of the Sierra Peaks Section list, which guides mountaineers through notable summits in the Sierra Nevada range of California.

Climbers access the mountain through Horton Lakes trailhead, following a four-mile path along an old mining road that leads to various climbing routes.

The mountain features two distinct climbing routes: the Class 2 North Slope and the Class 4 East Couloir, which Dick Beach and Dave King first climbed in 1974.

Location: Inyo County

Elevation above the sea: 4,018 m

Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List

GPS coordinates: 37.29689,-118.65837

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00