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Lyell Canyon / Donahue Pass


Lyell Canyon / Donahue Pass

Submitted By: Greg Gibson on Oct 5, 2006
Administrator: Greg Opland
Elevation: 13,115 feet

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Description 

High altitude climbing. And the highest mountain peak in all the park. For the most part it isn't that hard of climbing as most is class 3-4 however there is a little class 5 stuff no harder than 5.8+.

The hike over the glacier will require crampons and an axe is advisable, since injury here is not a pretty as to its remote location.

The views are incredible and make this a favorite area of mine.


Getting There 

Take Lyell Canyon for about 14 miles to Donahue Pass and turn right at Mt Rogers and Electra peaks. Hike up Lyell Glacier and choose your poison.



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By Greg Gibson
From: Glen Ellen, Ca
Aug 6, 2006

I just got back from the end of Lyell Canyon around Donahue Pass. I was wondering if any one else has considered climbing much in the area.

There are some just beautiful walls up there.

By Chris Owen
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From: La Crescenta, CA
Aug 10, 2009

Mount Lyell has been added to the High Sierra Section.