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Pyramid Peak
Pyramid Peak as seen from near Mount Ralston: the summit route goes up the left ridge.
Highest point
Elevation	9,985 ft (3,043 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	2,583 ft (787 m)
Listing	Sierra Peaks Section Tahoe OGUL Star Peak
Coordinates	38°50′42″N 120°09′28″W / 38.8450219167°N 120.1579001028°W / 38.8450219167; -120.1579001028
Geography
Pyramid PeakLocation in California
Location	El Dorado County, California, U.S.
Parent range	Sierra Nevada
Topo map	USGS Pyramid Peak
Climbing
Easiest route	Scramble, class 2

Pyramid Peak is a mountain in the California's Sierra Nevada in the Crystal Range to the west of Lake Tahoe. It is the highest point in the Desolation Wilderness. With an elevation gain of almost 4,100 feet (1,250 m), the Rocky Canyon route is the mountain's most popular approach although it is very arduous. To the east, at the base of the peak, lies Pyramid Lake.

References

1. ^ "Pyramid". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
2. ^ "Pyramid Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
3. ^ "Sierra Peaks Section List" (PDF). Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
4. "Tahoe OGUL Peaks List". Retrieved 2021-11-07.

External links

• "Pyramid Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
• "Pyramid Peak". SummitPost.org.
• Alpine Ski Tours - Lake Tahoe: Southwest Topographic Map

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