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Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest

The Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest offers a challenging and rewarding hike, leading to impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Along the route, hikers encounter a mix of alpine terrain, including meadows, ponds, and the dramatic rock formations typical of the Sierra Nevada. The trail's final ascent includes rocky scrambles, but reaching the summit provides panoramic vistas of the Desolation Wilderness, the nearby peaks and distant valleys, making the strenuous effort worthwhile. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 3,944 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 9,957 ft
  • Elevation loss: 3,999 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 5,955 ft

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Desolation Wilderness 7 Summits Loop Hike

United States > California > El Dorado County

Ralston Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, Jacks Peak, Dicks Peak and Mount Tallac.

Distance: 24.0 mi • Elevation gain: 9,698 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,954 ft