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The Top 14 Mountain Passes in Fresno County

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Fresno County and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Glen Pass

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Glen Pass at 10,544 feet elevation is arguably one of, if not the pass with the best picture postcard views. That comes at a price, as it's also one of …

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Kearsage Pass

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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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Mather Pass Summit PCT/JMT

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Mather Pass is one of the most treacherous passes along the PCT. In early summer, the switchbacks are likely to be buried under snow. The climb is steep, so get …

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Silver Pass

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Silver Pass (10,781 feet) is the one of eight major passes you have to cross hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Although most of the other passes are named after a …

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Pinchot Pass ⛰ PCT/John Muir Trail

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Second-highest pass along this section of the JMT, it is a steep climb with many switch backs from both sides. The rewards are great views both south down the upper …

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Muir Pass

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Muir Pass is one of the major passes along the PCT/JMT. Although it is not as steep as the other passes, it is one of the most difficult since the …

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Muir Hut

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This small stone shelter at Muir Pass was constructed in 1930 by the Sierra Club and named after the famous John Muir. It is located at the John Muir Trail …

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Lamarck Col

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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 …

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Selden Pass

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Selden Pass is one of the major passes along the PCT/JMT, but not as high as the other ones. The climb hiking northbound is the most beautiful with blue lakes, …

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JMT/PCT and Goodale Pass Trail junction

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The Goodale Pass Trail is a more direct approach to Vermillion Valley Resort or a nice alternative if you don't want to take the ferry over the lake (which might …

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