Climbing Mount Williamson via West Face – Shepherd Pass Trail | Sierra Nevada Mountains
California’s second tallest peak and the sixth tallest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Williamson (14,379 ft.) stands tall above the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest. Although the mountain is far less popular than its taller neighbor to the south (Mt. Whitney), its easiest approach includes a relatively steep class 1-2 ascent for over 11 miles and 7,000 feet of vertical gain just to reach Shepherd Pass. After which point the trail disappears and far more difficult terrain emerges for the remaining 3 miles and 2,700 feet to the summit. With all of its difficulties, the route features immaculate views of several alpine lakes leading up to the Williamson bowl which is a spectacle in its own right and the peaks massive summit plateau soars over Sequoia National Park.
Date: July 8th-9th, 2024
Total distance: 29 miles
Total vert: 11,000 feet (roughly)
Device: Coros Vertix 2
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3 Comments
That ending hahahaha
Williamson……she’s a brute! Great job.
Going up that chimney looks much more like a real climb than a scramble. It is not something I would be conformable doing. Well done.