At 13,986 ft., Mt. Humphreys is the 14th highest peak in California. It is also ranked number 70 in the contiguous US. and one of 15 Sierra emblem peaks. The regular route is class 4.
Getting There
To get there, from Bishop, take route 168, to North Lake. Past North Lake there is a campground. The Piute pass trail leaves from here. Take the trail to Piute Pass. Five miles, 2,100' el. gain to 11,423' From Piute Pass, you can see Mt. Humphreys to the North. Hike over Humphreys Basin to the base of the SouthWest slope.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mt. Humphreys:
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