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Mt. Conness

Submitted By: Mike Morley on Jun 24, 2007
Administrator: Greg Opland
Elevation: 12,590 feet
Latitude: 37.9672  Longitude: -119.3192 
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BETA PHOTO: The SW Face of Mt. Conness


Description 

Mt. Conness (named after former California senator John Conness) straddles Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest, forming the eastern border of the Park. It is the third highest peak in Yosemite National Park (first is Mt. Lyell at 13,114 ft, second is Mt. Dana at 13,061 ft). The Conness Glacier lies to the east.


Getting There 

The most direct way to approach both the North Ridge and West Ridge routes is from the trailhead at Saddlebag Lake (10,060'). A longer approach from Tuolumne Meadows to Young Lakes is also possible. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for the approach.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mt. Conness:
North Ridge   Easy 5th     Trad, Alpine   
West Ridge, Mount Conness   5.6     Trad, Alpine, 10 pitches, 1500 feet, Grade IV   
South West Face (Harding) Route   5.10c     Trad, Alpine, 9 pitches, 1200 feet, Grade IV   
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Featured Route For Mt. Conness
The start of the North Ridge route.

North Ridge Easy 5th  CA : Yosemite National Park : ... : Mt. Conness
The North Ridge of Conness is a striking line. I would call it more of a "ridge scramble" than an actual rock climb, so if you are expecting a technical rock route, you might be a little let down. With the exception of 2 short rappels at the Second Tower (bypassed by easy 5th class downclimbing), the rest of the route is 3rd and 4th class.Even if soloing the route, count on a full day, as you will be covering a lot of ground.Refer ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Mt. Conness on the approach from Saddlebag Lake.

BETA PHOTO: Mt. Conness on the approach from Saddlebag Lake.

Conness Glacier

BETA PHOTO: Conness Glacier

Looking back down the Conness Lakes drainage to the east.

BETA PHOTO: Looking back down the Conness Lakes drainage to th...

Mt. Conness SW Face

Mt. Conness SW Face

SW Face of Mt. Conness

SW Face of Mt. Conness

Mt. Conness in warmer days

Mt. Conness in warmer days

North Ridge, Mt. Conness at day break

BETA PHOTO: North Ridge, Mt. Conness at day break


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By Luke Stefurak
From: San Diego, CA
Sep 21, 2009

Approach beta from Sawmill Campground at Saddlebag Lake can be found here:
http://dreaminvertical.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/mount-connes>>>>>