California Fourteeners at a Glance

California Fourteeners

California's tallest peaks at a glance (From Mt. Langley in the South up to Mt. Shasta in the North.

Peak Height Trailhead / Elevation Elevation Gain/Distance from Trailhead Routes Notes
Mount Langley
Mount Langley, from the east.		 14042'
4275 m		 Horseshoe Meadows
10000'		 4042' / ~8.5 miles South Slope: Class 2 An enjoyable dayhike from Horseshoe Meadows, Langley provides nice views of Whitney and Williamson.
Mount Muir
Mount Muir, from Consultation Lake.		 14015'
4271 m		 Whitney Portal
8340'		 5675' / ~7 miles via Mule Trail West Slope: Class 3 Bypassed by most of the Whitney-bound hordes, Muir offers some fine scrambling and excellent views.
Mount Whitney
Mount Whitney towers over Iceberg Lake.		 14494'
4417 m		 Whitney Portal
8340'		 6154' / ~8 miles via Mule Trail
~4.2 miles via Mountaineer's Route		 West Slope: Class 1-2
Mountaineer's Route: Class 3		 The Mountaineers Route is a nice alternative to the easier but overcrowded Mule Trail.
Mount Russell
Mount Russell, from the south.		 14086'
4294 m		 Whitney Portal
8340'		 5746' / ~4 miles East Arete: Class 3 While technically not difficult, the wonderful exposure of the East Arete has thwarted many parties.
Caveney Experience
Mount Williamson
Mount Williamson, from Williamson Bowl.		 14375'
4380 m		 Symmes Creek
6335'
1920 m		 ~9000' / ~11 miles Bolton Brown Route: Class 3 Not to be confused with Williamson Rock, Mt. Williamson is protected by a long approach and a bit of steep climbing.
Mount Tyndall
Mount Tyndall viewed from Shepherds Pass.		 14018'
4273 m		 Symmes Creek
6335'
1920 m		 ~8000 ' / ~10 miles Northwest Ridge: Class 2
North Rib: Class 2-3		 Mt. Tyndall offers incredible views and straightforward climbing on good rock.
Split Mountain
Split Mountain, from the northeast.		 14058'
4280 m		 Red Mountain Creek
6620'
2006 m		 7438' / ~6.5 miles North Slope: Class 2 An arduous approach makes Split Mountain a good choice for those seeking solitude.
Middle Palisade
Middle Palisade, from the north.		 14040'
4271 m		 Glacier Lodge
7750'
2348 m		 6290' / 6.5 miles East Face: Class 3-4 Almost 1500 feet of excellent scrambling leads to an airy summit.
Mount Sill
Mt. Sill viewed from Glacier Notch		 14153'
4289 m		 Glacier Lodge
7750'
2348 m		 6403' / ~9.5 miles North Couloir: Class 4 Ascending the North Couloir is a true mountaineering experience.
Polemonium Peak
Polemonium Peak, from Mt. Gayley		 14080'
4267 m		 Glacier Lodge
7750'
2348 m		 6330' / ~9.5 miles Southeast Ridge: Class 3-4 Arguably not one of the fourteeners. Too close to North Palisade.
North Palisade
Mt. Sill (L) and North Palisade (R)		 14242'
4316 m		 Glacier Lodge
7750'
2348 m		 6492' / ~9.5 miles U-Notch: Class 4 This is a must do
Starlight Peak
North Palisade (L) and Starlight Peak (R)		 14200'
4303 m		 South Lake
9850'
2985 m		 4350' / ~ 8 miles Northwest Chute: Class 4, 5.4 summit pinnacle Also on the arguably a true fourteener list.
Thunderbolt Peak
Thunderbolt Peak viewed from Mt. Gayley		 14003'
4243 m		 South Lake
9850'
2985 m		 4350' / ~ 8 miles Southwest Chute: Class 3, 5.8 summit monolith. The 30 foot 5.8 summit monolith makes this climb.
White Mountain Peak
White Mountain, viewed from the south.		 14250'
4318 m		 White Mountain Road

~2000' / ~7 miles East Slope: Class 1 The easiest 14'er. Regularly summitted via mountain bike.
Mount Shasta
Mt. Shasta from the west.		 14162'
4292 m		 Bunny Flat
6900'
2091 m		 7262' / ~5 miles Avalanche Gulch: Class 2-3 A wonderful route, can be done easily as a long day hike (weather permitting). $15 summit fee.