Pyramid Peak, Mountain summit in El Dorado County, California, US.
Pyramid Peak rises to an elevation of 14,029 feet, featuring steep rocky slopes and exposed ridges within the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The initial recorded ascent of Pyramid Peak took place in 1932 under the leadership of mountaineer John L. Ward and his expedition team.
The peak became part of the Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, representing a significant destination for mountaineers seeking technical climbing challenges.
Climbers accessing Pyramid Peak face an 8.25-mile round trip with 4,500 feet elevation gain, requiring Class 4 climbing skills and careful navigation.
The mountain contains distinct geological formations of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone, which underwent compression and hardening over millions of years.
Location: California
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 38.84501,-120.15784
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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