Mount Tyndall North Rib
The most direct non-technical route to the summit of Tyndall.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 603 m
- Descent
- 603 m
Alpine Climbing in California
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Alpine Climbing Routes in California
Mount Whitney via Whitney Portal
The famous day or overnight hike to stand atop the contiguous United States' highest summit.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Casaval Ridge
Casaval Ridge from Horse Camp
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 33 m
Castle Peaks, Mojave Desert
Route for Dove Benchmark and North Castle Peak
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 480 m
- Descent
- 479 m
Alpine Climbing Guidebooks in California
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in California
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Towering Trees & Mountain Peaks in Sequoia National Park
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Highpointing the Most Mountainous States in the Lower 48
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking