Banner Peak, Mountain summit in Madera County, United States
Banner Peak rises to 12,945 feet in the Ritter Range of California's Sierra Nevada, featuring vertical cliffs and multiple glaciers on its slopes.
Willard D. Johnson and John Miller completed the first recorded climb of Banner Peak in 1883, naming it after the cloud formations at its summit.
The peak stands within the Ansel Adams Wilderness, drawing photographers who capture its reflection in the waters of Thousand Island Lake.
Climbers access the peak through Agnew Meadows Trailhead, with summer presenting the most favorable conditions for ascending the class 2 western route.
The mountain contains metavolcanic rock formations instead of the granite typically found in other Sierra Nevada peaks, creating distinct climbing experiences.
Location: California
Location: Madera County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 37.69657,-119.19466
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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