Middle Palisade, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, California
Middle Palisade rises to 14,018 feet in elevation, featuring a glacier on its eastern flank and offering views across the central Sierra Nevada range.
Francis Farquhar and Ansel Hall completed the first recorded ascent of Middle Palisade on August 26, 1921, encountering a narrow knife-edge at the summit.
The peak stands within a continuous ridge that includes seven California fourteeners, representing a significant destination for mountaineering accomplishments.
Climbers access the mountain via the South Fork Big Pine Creek trailhead, with permits required from May 15 to September 15 for overnight stays.
The Middle Palisade Glacier splits into two sections by a moraine attached to the Northeast Face, creating distinct climbing challenges throughout different seasons.
Location: California
Location: Fresno County
Location: Inyo County
Made from material: igneous rock
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.07028,-118.46914
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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