Phipps Peak
Phipps Peak is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada to the west of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe; and to the east of Rockbound Valley and the Crystal Range. The peak is in El Dorado County, California and the Desolation Wilderness.
| Phipps Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,238 ft (2,816 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 434 ft (132 m) [1] |
| Listing | Tahoe OGUL Peak List[2] |
| Coordinates | 38°57′17″N 120°09′00″W [3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | El Dorado County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Rockbound Valley |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Easy scramble, class 2[2] |
References
- "Phipps Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- "Tahoe OGUL Peak List". Archived from the original on 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- "Phipps Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
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