Mount Russell is a peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the U.S. state of California, about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) north of Mount Whitney. Possessing an elevation of 14,094 feet (4,296 m), it is the seventh-highest peak in the state and one of California's twelve fourteeners.

As one of the fifteen California 14ers, Mt. Russell hardly suffers from neglect, however, and its excellent rock climbing and the relative difficulty of the easiest routes makes it a favorite among mountaineers. The west and southwest faces feature sheer walls that rival those found on Whitney's East Face.

Proceed cautiously on this 8.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 26 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

2006年3月5日 · At 14,088 ft (4,294 m), Mt. Russell is the 7th highest peak in California. Approach from Whitney Portal. Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU! Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area. Sun Details Unknown. Know About It? Diana at the west side of the south face, Mithr…

Mt Russell guided ascents. Climb California's 7th highest peak at 14094'/4296m. Led by local experts intimately familiar with the Sierra Nevada.

14,088-foot Russell, in the California Sierra, is a climber's mountain, blessed with an abundance of good rock, stirring ridgelines, and sheer granite faces. Having successfully scrambled up the Mountaineer's Route on nearby Mt. Whitney, hikers might expect they'd be ready for Russell.

2024年9月19日 · Mt. Russell is Mt. Whitney’s often-forgotten neighbor to the north and offers stunning views of Mt. Whitney and the surrounding scenery as we ascend a gradual but narrow ridge to an exciting summit crest between the east and, slightly higher, west summits.

As Mt. Whitney’s neighbor Mt. Russell often gets overlooked, but this granite giant has dozens of world-class routes to choose from. The 3 we list here are arguably the best and are among the best in the range.

Hiking info, trail maps, and 35 trip reports from Mount Russell (14,088 ft) in the Sierra Nevada of California

Hiking info, trail maps, and 7 trip reports from Mount Russell (2,704 ft) in the Bernasconi Hills of California