Round Top Summit

Hiking

5.0

(3)

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Mokelumne Wilderness

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Location: Alpine County, California, United States

Tips

January 8, 2020

Hiking

Challenging last part of the scramble up to Round Top Summit, which has two rocky peaks separated by a deep rocky ravine requiring some sure-footedness. At this elevation snow can linger long into early summer, so poles, ax, and crampons may be needed, depending on snow and trail conditions.

Traveler

June 18, 2016

Ski touring

Round Top affords stellar views across all surrounding peaks to Lake Tahoe, Capels Lake, and on clear days deep into the Sierra foothills in California and Nevada.
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Gabriel Cockrell

August 31, 2026

Hiking

Easy to get through 95% of the climb if you are well balanced and have good grip. Last 5% is quite challenging to get to the actual summit. Requires down-climbing and a near vertical rock climb as the last obstacle.