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Mt. Francis Farquhar

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Description

Part of the "Brewer Group". A remote and fine peak with wonderful views of the Bubbs Creek Drainage from the summit. Named after Francis Farquhar, Sierra mountaineer.

In the summit logbook you'll find the following:

"Welcome to the summit of Mt. Farquhar may you have some of the joys and pleasures of climbing peaks and reaching summits in the Sierra Nevada as Francis and I have."

Marjory Bridge-Farquhar 1990

That's what it's all about IMHO.

Getting There

The approach is for routes on the west face of the mountain.

From Road's End at Cedar Grove hike east, aiming for the Bubbs Creek Trail - once above the valley floor, and at the bridge, head up the Sphinx Creek Trail (pretty darn withering). Break off this trail as it heads up towards Avalanche Pass and follow a faint trail/crosscountry south to lower Sphinx Lake, which makes a very peaceful and far from the madding crowd campsite.

Go here for west entry permits.

Routes from Left to Right

3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a 2 ● Northwest Ridge Trad, Alpine
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a 5 ● Bob Burd Staircase Trad, Alpine

● Northwest Ridge

3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine

● Bob Burd Staircase

3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine

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Some of the great ridge climbing on Mt Francis Farquhar.

Marjory Bridge's dedication in the summit register.

Brewer Group as seen from the southwest (Winter Alta), with Farquhar on the left, formerly known as Notch Peak, it's obvious why it had this name.

Panorama from the summit.

Charlotte Dome from the summit.

Noreen Owen takes a break before breaking out crosscountry towards Lower Sphinx Lake.

Flowers; Lower Sphinx Lake environs photo by Noreen Owen

Reeds, sunlight, and Sphinx waters by Noreen Owen

Lower Sphinx Lake reflection, photo by Noreen Owen

Mt. Francis Farquhar seen from Charlotte Dome.

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Jennifer Farquhar

So nice to see this. I was on the first family trip to Mt. Farquhar in July 1990. I am married to David Farquhar, son of Peter Farquhar, oldest son of Marjory and Francis. Sep 19, 2010

Chris Owen
Big Bear Lake

Glad you enjoyed it Jennifer. Dec 8, 2010