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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

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
mountaineering
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Bridgeport, CA
Lee Vining, CA
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Location

California

41.3251, -121.5176

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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