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Mt. Williamson

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Shepherd Pass to Mt Williamson
3
mi
Distance
2,888
ft
Gain
extreme
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.97mi
Distance
2,888ft
Elevation Gain
534ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
14,365ft
High Point
12,011ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an off-trail route, largely boulder hopping and talus scrambling, through a lake basin and up a steep gully to the summit of Mount Williamson (14,380 feet).

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