The Top 19 Peaks in Placer County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Placer County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 19
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Placer County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Placer County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Historic Donner Pass Summit ⛰️ Pacific Crest Trail crossing
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The old Hwy 40 passed through this summmit at 7135 ft elevation, still today the Donner Pass Road. Fast and heavy traffic of course goes over the I-80 interstate freeway …
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Donner Peak Spur Trail ⛰️ from PCT
Highlight • Trail
Surprisingly, Donner Peak is not the highest peak in the area, it's just a little knob across this short saddle about 200 yards to the east. It offers about the …
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Painted Rock
Highlight • Summit
Rising over 7,700 feet amidst evergreen forests, Painted Rock Summit offers mountain bikers a scenic high-altitude ascent with plenty of space at the top to relax and take in sights …
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Five Lakes
Highlight • Lake
Hiking the Five Lakes Trail in the Granite Chief Wilderness is certainly one of the most popular things to do in the area. Even though the trail is not long, …
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Mount Judah
Highlight • Summit
Short detour from the PCT that leads to the summit of Judah. It's a parallel trail that offers even better views. A must, as long as there's not too much snow remaining on the trail
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Tinker Knob
Highlight • Summit
A steep trail will lead you to the towering Tinker Knob with beautiful views. Continue along a ridge, which could be very windy.
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Washeshu Peak
Highlight • Summit
Washeshu Peak, meaning "the people" in the Washoe language, was once known as Squaw Peak. However, in an effort to eliminate the word "squaw" from names and landmarks in the …
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Twin Peaks
Highlight • Summit
Twin Peaks is 8,878 feet above sea level. The top has rewarding views of the Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, and the Granite Chief Wilderness. To get to the tippy top, …
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Point Mariah Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
A hike up to Point Mariah affords you expansive views of the Granite Chief Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail between Sugar Bowl and Squaw Valley, and the Royal Gorge of …
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Crow's Nest
Highlight • Viewpoint
Located west of Mount Disney, Crow's Nest can be reached via nice hiking trails either from an eastern or a western direction. Once you reach the volcanic outcrop (Crow's Nest), …
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