Dicks Peak
Description
WikipediaDicks Peak is a 9,974-foot-elevation (3,040-meter) mountain summit located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is the third-highest peak in the Desolation Wilderness, and is set on land managed by Eldorado National Forest. It is situated six miles (9.7 km) south of Lake Tahoe, and approximately eight miles (13 km) west of the community of South Lake Tahoe. Topographic relief is significant as the west aspect rises over 2,300 feet (700 meters) above Rockbound Valley in approximately one mile. One-half mile east of the peak the Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail traverse Dicks Pass, which provides an approach option for those climbing the peak. Inclusion on the Sierra Peaks Section peakbagging list generates climbing interest.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Peak | 3,002 m | S 194° | 1.1 km |
| Janine's Peak | 2,920 m | E 69° | 1.9 km |
| Little Pyramid | 2,876 m | SW 241° | 3.6 km |
| Cracked Crag | 2,667 m | SE 152° | 4.0 km |
| Mount Tallac | 2,967 m | E 82° | 4.5 km |
| Mount Price | 3,040 m | SW 207° | 4.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predator X | Trailside Boulder | V4 | 1.8 km |
| Tuna Face | Trailside Boulder | V5 | 1.8 km |
| Netherite | Majong Boulder | V0- | 1.8 km |
| Netherite Sit Start | Majong Boulder | V2 | 1.8 km |
| Redstone | Majong Boulder | V3-4 | 1.8 km |
| Redstone Undercling | Majong Boulder | V7 | 1.8 km |
| Creeper | Majong Boulder | V2 | 1.8 km |
| Aloha Roof | Aloha Boulder | V6 | 2.7 km |
| Mahalo | Aloha Boulder | V6 | 2.7 km |
| Howlies Face | Aloha Boulder | V1 | 2.7 km |
| Crystal Range Traverse | Desolation Wilderness | 1- | 3.0 km |
| Asteroid Belt | Neowise Boulder | V3 | 3.0 km |
| Neowise | Neowise Boulder | V4 | 3.0 km |
| Blueberry Apple | Fruit Leather Boulder | V3-4 | 3.0 km |
| Apple Raspberry Direct | Fruit Leather Boulder | V2 | 3.0 km |
| Red Hen Arete | Red Hen Boulder | V0-1 | 3.0 km |
| Harder Than it Looks | Red Hen Boulder | V3 | 3.0 km |
| Red Hen | Red Hen Boulder | V3-4 | 3.0 km |
| Quickly Without Asking (Tallac Headwall Direct) | Tallac Headwall | 6b | 4.7 km |
| Unknown B | Cascade Cliff | 6c | 4.8 km |
| Rasputin | Cascade Cliff | 6b+ | 4.8 km |
| Unknown | Cascade Cliff | 7c | 4.8 km |
| Hammer Down | Cascade Cliff | 7c | 4.8 km |
| South Tahoe Two-Step | Cascade Cliff | 7b | 4.8 km |
| On Beyond Zebra | Cascade Cliff | 8b+ | 4.8 km |