Mount Muir

Mount Muir is a granite summit in the Sierra Nevada within Sequoia National Park, reaching 4,272 meters in elevation. Its eastern face drops steeply for about 430 meters, creating a distinctive wall of rock.

The mountain was first climbed in 1919 by LeRoy Jeffers. A challenging eastern buttress route was later established by climbers Nelson P. Nies and John D. Mendenhall.

The mountain is named after John Muir, a naturalist who fought for forest protection and the creation of national parks. Visitors can sense the connection to the conservation movement that shaped how we think about protecting wild lands.

Visitors need either a dayhike permit or a backcountry permit with Whitney Zone stamp to hike the Mount Whitney Trail. Summer offers the best climbing conditions once snow melts and makes the terrain more accessible.

The mountain offers multiple climbing routes with varying difficulty levels, including an easier scramble from the western slope and more demanding paths along the eastern buttress. This range makes it appealing to climbers with different skill levels.

Location: California

Location: Tulare County

Location: Inyo County

Elevation above the sea: 4,272 m

Made from material: granite

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

GPS coordinates: 36.56475,-118.29125

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21