Merriam Peak
Merriam Peak in California has 6 climbing routes with alpine no fixed protection.
- 6 routes
- 5.10b – 5.11b
- Alpine
Is Merriam Peak open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Merriam Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Safety Tips for Burned Areas: Garnet Fire Area
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-03 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-02 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-11 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-09 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Merriam Peak is a climbing area in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the peak sits in designated wilderness, so expect backcountry conditions. The climbing here is all alpine, with six routes ranging from 5.10b to 5.11. Direct North Buttress is the easiest at 5.10b, and Gargoyle and The Flying Buttress are both 5.11b. The Dr. Bear Love Project and The Foundation Crack are also in the 5.11 range. The Triple Cracks Project is another option at 5.11. Merrian Lake and L Lake are both hikes about 1.7 miles away. Humphreys Basin, Pine Creek & Granite Park is a climbing area about 2.2 miles off, and Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is about 8.7 miles away for an overnight base.
Routes (6)
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