Whitehorse Mountains
California
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 13,114 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
41.3251, -121.5176
About Whitehorse Mountains
The Whitehorse Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in northern California. Stretching over 40 miles, the range features steep, rocky peaks and deep glacial valleys carved by ancient glaciers. The terrain is predominantly alpine, with vast areas of granite and volcanic rock rising to elevations over 12,000 feet. Numerous lakes and tarns dot the landscape, fed by seasonal snowmelt and glacial runoff. The climate is generally cool and dry, with short summers and long, snowy winters. The Whitehorse Mountains offer a true wilderness experience, with limited trails and infrastructure compared to more popular Sierra Nevada destinations.
Notable Peaks
Whitehorse Mountain
12,457 ft
Emigrant Peak
12,323 ft
Red Slate Mountain
12,136 ft
Mount Lyell
13,114 ft
Mount Dana
13,053 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.