Palisade Crest, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, California, United States.
The Palisade Crest extends along a jagged ridge with twelve pinnacles reaching an elevation of 13,559 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Native American tribes utilized the resources around Palisade Crest for generations before it became part of Kings Canyon National Park and John Muir Wilderness.
Each pinnacle of Palisade Crest bears an unofficial name inspired by characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', with the highest point called Gandalf Peak.
Mountaineers accessing Palisade Crest require technical climbing equipment and expertise to navigate the steep terrain, particularly during winter conditions.
The summit ranks as the 71st highest peak among 7,926 mountains in California and stands at the intersection of Fresno County and Inyo County boundaries.
Location: California
Location: Fresno County
Location: Inyo County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.08144,-118.48959
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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