Record SL-818707 · Wikidata Q5595839
Granite Chief
No list classifications
Elevation
2,749
m
9,019 ft
Prominence
1,846 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
39.1983° N,
120.2870° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGranite Chief is a mountain located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The mountain rises to an elevation of 9,010 feet (2,746 m) and receives consistent heavy snowfall during the winter months. The summit is the highest point in the Granite Chief Wilderness and marks the northwestern boundary of Palisades Tahoe.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Peak | 2,711 m | W 283° | 1.2 km |
| Washeshu Peak | 2,706 m | SE 142° | 2.5 km |
| Lyon Peak | 2,713 m | W 291° | 2.6 km |
| KT-22 | 2,430 m | SE 114° | 4.3 km |
| Silver Peak | 2,556 m | NE 55° | 4.3 km |
| Billy's Peak | 2,623 m | N 14° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shagmaster | Boondocks Wall | 6c | 1.9 km |
| Standing Bear (var.) | Trophy Wall | 6b | 2.0 km |
| The A Bomb | Center Wall | 6b | 2.0 km |
| Philo Beddo | Center Wall | 6a+ | 2.0 km |
| WoodPin | Center Wall | 5b | 2.0 km |
| Blanche Serviettes | Center Wall | 6a+ | 2.0 km |
| Black Napkins | Center Wall | 5c | 2.0 km |
| Oye Como Va (left start) | Santana Wall | 5c | 3.5 km |
| Black Magic Woman | Santana Wall | 4b | 3.5 km |
| Gloria's Climb | Trick Or Treat Wall | 5a | 8.2 km |
| Twilight's Last Gleaming | Trick Or Treat Wall | 6c+ | 8.2 km |
| Starlight, Starbright | Trick Or Treat Wall | 5b | 8.2 km |
| Climb Like a Madman | Arena, The | 6a | 8.2 km |
| Belayers Bliss | Arena, The | 5b | 8.2 km |
| Unknown 5.6 | Arena, The | 5a | 8.2 km |
| Santa's Route | Arena, The | 5a | 8.2 km |
| Berry Jerry | Arena, The | 5c | 8.2 km |
| Jitters | Arena, The | 5c | 8.2 km |
| Oh, My My! | Arena, The | 6b+ | 8.2 km |
| Sugar Fix | South Buttress | 6b+ | 8.9 km |
| Junk Food Junkie | South Buttress | 6b | 8.9 km |
| 7-11 Burrito | South Buttress | 6a | 8.9 km |
| Community Service | South Buttress | 5c | 8.9 km |
| Live Wire | South Wall | 6c+ | 8.9 km |
| Smoke Signal | South Wall | 6b | 8.9 km |