Sierra Nevada · Desolation Wilderness, California

Pyramid Peak

Summit
3,042 m
Base
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Prominence
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DifficultyModerate
Lat 38.9076Lng -120.1351· USA
Mountain lakes & swimmingWalk-up summit trailPhotography hotspotCamping & bothiesHunting access
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About this peak

The highest point of Desolation Wilderness, above a landscape of glacier-polished granite and a hundred alpine lakes.

Peak facts

Best season

Jun–Oct

Nearest town

Placerville, California

Getting there

Rockbound Pass or Lyons Creek trailhead; permit required

Geology

Glaciated granite of the Crystal Range

Plan your hike or climb

Proceed with caution

Hiking and climbing in the mountains are dangerous activities that claim lives every year. Peak information here — routes, trip reports, and GPS tracks included — comes from public sources and community posts, so it can be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong, and it is never a substitute for experience, skill, and proper gear. Check current conditions, share a lifeline with someone at home, and know your limits. You are responsible for your own safety in the mountains.

No cataloged trails yet for this peak.