Mount Davis

Mount Davis rises to 12,303 feet in elevation within the Sierra Nevada range, offering views of Banner Peak and the surrounding Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Lieutenant Milton F. Davis completed the first recorded ascent of the mountain on August 28, 1891, while guiding Dr. E. W. Beers to the summit.

The peak belongs to both the Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List and Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List, recognized among California's mountaineering communities.

Climbers can access the summit through North Glacier Pass, following class 2 hiking routes along the southeast slopes during summer and fall months.

The mountain maintains an isolation distance of 1.7 miles from neighboring peaks, with distinct class 4 scrambling opportunities on its north and northeast buttresses.

Location: California

Location: Madera County

Location: Mono County

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

GPS coordinates: 37.71494,-119.21960

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59