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Clipper Mountains

California

Elevation Range

10,000 ft - 12,864 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.7351, -115.4176

About Clipper Mountains

The Clipper Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in the eastern part of California. The range is characterized by steep, jagged peaks and deep, glacially carved valleys. The terrain is mostly granite, with patches of snow and ice persisting well into the summer months. The Clipper Mountains are part of the larger Sierra Nevada range, but they are less well-known and less heavily trafficked than some of the more popular areas to the west.

Notable Peaks

Mount Clipper

12,864 ft

Granite Peak

12,219 ft

Needle Peak

11,946 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Bishop, CA
Lone Pine, CA

Location

California

34.7351, -115.4176

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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