Matterhorn Peak, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, California.
The 12,285-foot granite peak marks the northern boundary of Yosemite National Park and stands as the tallest point along the Sawtooth Ridge formation.
M.R. Dempster and his expedition team completed the first recorded ascent of Matterhorn Peak in 1899, establishing routes still used by modern climbers.
Author Jack Kerouac featured Matterhorn Peak in his 1958 novel 'The Dharma Bums', describing his personal attempt to reach the summit.
The Twin Lakes trailhead provides access to the peak through a 5-mile route with 5,280 feet of elevation gain, requiring wilderness permits for overnight stays.
The summit contains the Sierra Nevada's northernmost glacier system and represents the last peak exceeding 12,000 feet elevation along the range's northern section.
Location: Tuolumne County
Location: Mono County
Location: California
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 38.09304,-119.38170
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:50
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