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Telescope Peak Summit - California Mountain Peak Information

Telescope Peak Details

Telescope Peak is a mountain summit in Inyo County in the state of California (CA). Telescope Peak climbs to 11,050 feet (3,368.04 meters) above sea level. Telescope Peak is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 36.169949 and W -117.089222.

Anyone attempting to climb Telescope Peak and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Telescope Peak area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Telescope Peak USGS quad. To hike and explore the California outdoors near Telescope Peak, check the list of nearby trails.

  • Peak Type: Summit
  • Latitude: 36.169949
  • Longitue: -117.089222
  • Peak Elevation: 11,050 feet (3,368.04 m)
  • Nearest City: Stove Pipe Wells (17.7 miles away)

Nearby Trails

Trail Name Activity Type Trail Type Trail Length Distance Away
Telescope Peak Climbing Out-and-Back 14 mi 0.1 mi
Telescope Peak Trail Hiking Out-and-Back 14 mi 1.3 mi
Surprise Canyon to Panamint City Trail Hiking Out-and-Back 13 mi 3.7 mi
Telescope Peak Trail Hiking Out-and-Back 12 mi 4.3 mi
Telescope Peak Trail Hiking Out-and-Back 14 mi 4.3 mi

See more Trail Descriptions on Trails.com | View All Stove Pipe Wells, California Trails

Condition Report

Trip Date 4/18/2009
Route From Mohagany trailhead
Activity Hike with Crampos
Submitted By Art Shahan
Condition Comments Trail mostly clear to Rodgers Peak / Arcane meadow. Snow 1 foot deep or more at Arcane meadow. Patches of snow and 60% clear to shoulder of Telescope peak. Snow most of way to summit from there.
 
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