16.3 hr
Overview
Red Slate Mountain climb, with its distinctive red granite summit, is a rewarding climb located near the McGee Creek Trailhead. This moderate hike offers stunning views and a mix of beauty and challenge, making it a great addition to your adventure in the Sierra Nevada. Red Slate Mountain is on the Sierra Sampler List, which features 100 peaks that are relatively easy to access, enjoyable to climb, and/or possess other appealing qualities, originating from the main areas of the Sierra range. I have been working on climbing the peaks on this list. Also, it is one of 35 Sierra Club Mountaineers Peaks. After a swift departure from the John Muir Trail due to an impending snowstorm, we made our way to Looney Beanies in Bishop. Dan, Milissa, and I eagerly consumed coffee, delightfully satisfying Beet Egg Bowls, and an assortment of other treats. In search of a backup plan for our JMT adventure, we opted to ascend Red Slate Mountain. Climbing Red Slate Mountain late season on a very high snow year ended up the perfect choice.
Trail Stats
34.4 km
2253 m
4004 m
2385 m
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Photos
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McGee Creek
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Entering Lush Vegetation as We Climb
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McGee Creek Trail
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Aspens Lining McGee Creek
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McGee Creek Trail
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McGee Pass and Red Slate Mountain to the northwest
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