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Matterhorn Peak Climbing

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Routes in Matterhorn Peak

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	Double Dihedral T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Easy Snow PG13
	East Couloir Mod. Snow
	North Arete T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ski Dreams Mod. Snow
	West Ridge T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b

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Elevation:	12,264 ft	3,738 m
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Description

**12,301 ft (3,749 m)**

This granite peak is the centerpiece of the Sawtooth Ridge, at the northern end of the High Sierra. The West side of the Sawtooth Ridge lies within the Yosemite high country, the East side is within the Hoover Wilderness, above Bridgeport and Twin Lakes, California.

Getting There

Most common approach is from Twin Lakes on the Horse Creek trailhead.

5 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Matterhorn Peak

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

Mod. Snow 8 ● East Couloir Snow, Alpine
Mod. Snow 7 ● Ski Dreams Snow, Alpine
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b 5 ● West Ridge Trad, Alpine
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 76 ● North Arete Trad, Alpine 6 pitches