The Palisades
California
Elevation Range
9,000 ft - 14,242 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
38.6253, -122.5524
About The Palisades
The Palisades is a rugged mountain range located in the Sierra Nevada range of California. The range is characterized by steep, granite cliffs and deep glacial valleys. The terrain is highly alpine, with jagged peaks, cirque basins, and talus slopes dominating the landscape. The range contains some of the highest and most challenging peaks in the Sierra Nevada, including several that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation.
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Notable Peaks
Mount Sill
14,162 ft
North Palisade
14,242 ft
Thunderbolt Peak
14,003 ft
Starlight Peak
14,200 ft
Mount Winchell
13,775 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
