Mount Langley, Granite mountain summit in Inyo County, California.
Mount Langley is a granite summit along the Sierra Nevada crest between Inyo and Tulare counties. The peak rises to approximately 14,032 feet and forms part of the dramatic mountain ridge that defines this region.
The mountain received its official name from the Board on Geographic Names in 1943, after being called Mount Corcoran, Cirque Peak, and Sheep Mountain in earlier times. These name changes reflect the long history of exploration and mapping in this Sierra Nevada region.
Mount Langley belongs to the Sierra Peaks Section list and maintains its position as the southernmost peak above 14,000 feet in the United States.
Climbs typically start from Horseshoe Meadow and pass through the Cottonwood Lakes area on the way up. The ascent follows either the New Army Pass or Old Army Pass route to reach the summit.
The mountain sits about 7.7 kilometers southeast of Mount Whitney, positioned between the Owens Valley to the east and the Kern River Valley to the west. This location makes it a key landmark for hikers traveling along the Sierra crest.
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