The Top 20 Peaks in Inyo County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Inyo County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
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 Inyo 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 Inyo County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Mount Whitney
Highlight • Summit
With an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), Mount Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States. The summit is the southern terminus of the famous John Muir …
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Dante's View — 1,669 m
Highlight • Viewpoint
The most breathtaking viewpoint in the park, this mountain-top overlook is more than 5000 feet above the inferno of Death Valley. The paved access road has some rough sections but …
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Manly Beacon
Highlight • Natural Monument
The fastest way to get here is to start from Badwater Road. Alternatively, you can hike here from Zabriskie Point via the Badlands Loop. This route is then a bit longer.
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Kearsage Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest …
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Smithsonian Institution Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The Smithsonian Institution Shelter is also known as the Mount Whitney Summit Shelter.
Only four days after the first trail to the summit was completed in 1904, an employee of …
Only four days after the first trail to the summit was completed in 1904, an employee of …
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Mount Perry Trail
Highlight • Trail
Following the ridge line straight north from Dante's View parking lot, this trail runs over two more elevation markers and continues another mile to Mount Perry.
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Second Lake and Temple Crag
Highlight • Lake
The pictures taken from this small rocky outcrop above Second Lake, marked here by a tentsite symbol, are ICONIC. If the pictures above look familiar, that’s because… well.. they are! …
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Wildrose Peak
Highlight • Summit
Wildrose Peak is a cool respite from the desert heat, but can be snow-covered December-March. The trailhead is located just north (left) of the historic Wildrose Charcoal Kilns ( komoot.com/highlight/235805 …
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Trail Crest
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Trail Crest is a major junction at 13,600 feet where the High Sierra Trail meets the Mt. Whitney Trail on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. It marks the …
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Lamarck Col
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Lamarck Col!
Lamarck Col can be ascended from the east by traversing the glacier beneath, or from the west via a cross country scramble through Darwin Canyon. Please ensure that …
Lamarck Col can be ascended from the east by traversing the glacier beneath, or from the west via a cross country scramble through Darwin Canyon. Please ensure that …
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