Sierra Summits: A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light

Sierra Summits: A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light

by Matt Johanson
Sierra Summits: A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light

Sierra Summits: A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light

by Matt Johanson

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Overview

Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks. Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don’t want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a gorgeous summit. Sierra Summits provides detailed descriptions, must-have information, and area history to fifty of the best peaks in the "Range of Light", all of which can be hiked in a single day and without technical gear! ·Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak. ·Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California. ·Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak and experience a scenic wonderland you won’t ever forget. With full-color photography and precise maps throughout, Sierra Summits is perfect for busy families or weekend warriors and is sure to take your hiking higher!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781493036448
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Publication date: 03/01/2019
Series: Regional Hiking Series
Pages: 248
Sales rank: 1,096,955
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Matt Johanson has hiked, climbed, and skied the Sierra Nevada his whole life. He writes about the outdoors for various publications and teaches social studies and journalism at Castro Valley High School. Matt lives in Castro Valley, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction To The Sierra Nevada xi

Geology xiii

Weather xiii

Flora And Fauna xiv

Restrictions And Regulations xvi

Using This Guide xvii

Map Legend xviii

Peak Finder xix

Lake Tahoe

1 Lovers Leap 5

2 Martis Peak 9

3 Eureka Peak 13

4 Mount Rose 17

5 Castle Peak 21

6 Sierra Buttes 25

7 Freel Peak 28

8 Ralston Peak 32

9 Mount Tallac 35

10 Pyramid Peak 39

Bonus Peaks near Lake Tahoe 43

Central Sierra

11 Ebbetts Peak 49

12 Folger Peak 52

13 Elephants Back 56

14 Pinecrest Peak 60

15 Thunder Mountain 65

16 Mount Reba 69

17 Red Lake Peak 73

18 Sonora Peak 77

19 Dardanelles West 81

20 Round Top 85

Bonus Peaks in the Central Sierra 89

Yosemite National Park

21 Sentinel Dome 95

22 Fresno Dome 99

23 Lembert Dome 102

24 Gaylor Peak 106

25 North Dome 109

26 Mount Hoffmann 113

27 Clouds Rest 117

28 El Capitan 120

29 Eagle Peak 124

30 Half Dome 128

Bonus Peaks in Yosemite 133

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks

31 Buck Rock 139

32 Buena Vista Peak 144

33 Moro Rock 147

34 Big Baldy 151

35 Mitchell Peak 155

36 The Watchtower 158

37 Panther Peak 161

38 Lookout Peak 165

39 Alta Peak 169

40 Sawtooth Peak 173

Bonus Peaks in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks 177

41 Reversed Peak 183

42 Mammoth Mountain 187

43 Trail Peak 191

44 Mount Starr 194

45 Mount Dana 197

46 Mount Conness 201

47 Hurd Peak 205

48 Lone Pine Peak 209

49 Mount Gould 213

50 Mount Whitney 217

Bonus Peaks in the Eastern Sierra 222

Acknowledgments 223

About The Author 225

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