Mount Muir, Granite summit in Sierra Nevada, California, US
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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