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Elevation: 13,988 ft 4,264 m
GPS: 36.65559, -118.33689
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**14,023 ft (4,274 m)**

This beautiful peak lies to the west of Mt. Williamson.

It was first climbed on July 6, 1864 by Clarence King and Richard Cotter.

It is approached from Shepard Pass.

Getting There Suggest change

Take Market Street, west from Independence. After 4.4 miles turn left on Foothill Rd. Follow a right fork. Follow signs to "Shepherd Pass Trailhead".

Hike to Shepherd Pass.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mount Tyndall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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● North Rib
Trad, Alpine
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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● Northwest Ridge
Trad, Alpine
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
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● The Tyndall Effect
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
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● North Rib
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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
● Northwest Ridge
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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
● The Tyndall Effect
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
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Me looking down from one of the false summits of Mt Tyndall
Me looking down from one of the false summits o…
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Once we reached Sheepard Pass, we had to leave our loose herds behind...
Once we reached Sheepard Pass, we had to leave…
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The impressive East Face of Mt Tyndall
The impressive East Face of Mt Tyndall
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Mt. Tyndall from the summit of Mt. Williamson
Mt. Tyndall from the summit of Mt. Williamson
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Anvil Camp (aka Advil Camp) on Shepherd Pass trail.
Anvil Camp (aka Advil Camp) on Shepherd Pass tr…
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Williamson Bowl from summit of Tyndall.
Williamson Bowl from summit of Tyndall.
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A view of Mt. Tyndall.
A view of Mt. Tyndall.
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Tyndall with the North Rib and Northwest Ridge visible in the sunrise alpenglow
Tyndall with the North Rib and Northwest Ridge…
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Late May 2014 - even on a low snow winter, springtime options for route variations abound. The idea here was more snow, less talus.
Late May 2014 - even on a low snow winter, spri…
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Hanging out on the summit of Mt. Tyndall with Mt. Williamson in the background
Hanging out on the summit of Mt. Tyndall with M…
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Mt Tyndall as viewed from the Williamson bowl after sunrise
Mt Tyndall as viewed from the Williamson bowl a…
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A few more steps to the summit.
A few more steps to the summit.
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