Record SL-819400 · Wikidata Q7894874
University Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
4,138
m
13,576 ft
Prominence
1,187 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
36.7481° N,
118.3619° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaUniversity Peak is a thirteener in the Sierra Nevada. It is named for the University of California. It is on the Sierra crest between Mount Gould to the north, and Mount Bradley to the south. It lies on the boundary between Tulare County and Inyo County. Its west side is in Kings Canyon National Park while the east face is in the John Muir Wilderness. The nearest trailhead to University Peak is Onion Valley. The least technical route to its summit is an off-trail hike up the south slopes. It offers a variety of other routes from easy scrambles to rock climbing. The more challenging routes led the Sierra Club's Sierra Peaks Section to list University Peak as a Mountaineers Peak.
First ascent
Date
12 Jul 1896
Le Conte, Helen M. Gompertz, Belle J. Miller, Estelle Miller
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Peak | 3,880 m | S 181° | 2.9 km |
| Mount Bradley | 4,043 m | SE 136° | 3.0 km |
| Independence Peak | 3,571 m | NE 61° | 3.0 km |
| East Vidette | 3,766 m | W 263° | 3.5 km |
| Mount Gould | 3,964 m | N 338° | 3.8 km |
| Kearsarge Peak | 3,847 m | N 16° | 4.8 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct East Face | Nameless Pyramid | 6b | 2.3 km |
| West face - South Ridge | Independence Peak | 1- | 3.0 km |
| North Ridge | Independence Peak | 1 | 3.0 km |
| East Face - Right | Mt. Gould | 1- | 3.8 km |
| South Ridge | Mt. Gould | 1- | 3.8 km |
| South Ridge via South Chute | Dragon Peak | 1- | 5.0 km |
| North Arete of the Painted Lady | Painted Lady | 6a | 6.0 km |
| South Ridge | Junction Peak | 1- | 6.5 km |
| Turn Down For What | Ericsson Crag #3 | 6b | 6.7 km |