Sonora Peak

Sonora Peak is a mountain in the Central Sierra Nevada of California north of Sonora Pass. Located on the boundary between Alpine and Mono counties, it is the highest point in Alpine County.[1] Due to the high elevation, most of the precipitation this mountain receives consists of snow.[4]

Sonora Peak
Sonora Peak from Sonora Pass
Highest point
Elevation11,464 ft (3,494 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,816 ft (554 m) [1]
ListingCalifornia county high points 10th
Coordinates38°21′14″N 119°38′07″W [2]
Geography
LocationAlpine and Mono counties, California, U.S.
Parent rangeCentral Sierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Sonora Pass
Climbing
Easiest routeHike, class 1-2[3]

One of the most direct routes of ascent starts at Sonora Pass, 2 miles (3 km) south as the crow flies. Starting at the trailhead of the PCT on Sonora Pass, it is about a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) hike with 1,000 feet (300 m) elevation gain to the top of a pass. From there, the easiest and most direct way is to turn northwest and follow the ridge that will lead to the summit. About halfway from the pass to the peak a small trail appears that heads directly to the peak.[3]

References
  1. "Sonora Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
  2. "Sonora Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
  3. "Sonora Peak". Northern Sierra Peaks Guide. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  4. "Subsection M261Ek - Glaciated Batholith and Volcanic Flows". US Forest Service. Archived from the original on 2005-03-11. Retrieved 2009-02-26.


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