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Telescope Peak

Panamint, CA · 36.170, -117.089

Death Valley's highest point — see the lowest point in North America from the top. 14 miles round trip. 11,300 ft of vertical relief visible.

StrenuousWest11,049 ftExposed RidgeSummitAlpineSummit views

Telescope Peak

☀️ Clear sky

Be Prepared
50°
Feels 50°FSummit · 11,049 ft
6:21 AM7:14 PM
HIGH WIND

Wind

40mph

Precip

0%

Humid

20%

Elev Δ

+2900ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

42°50°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

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42°

10mph

11 PM

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42°

8mph

12 AM

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42°

9mph

1 AM

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42°

10mph

2 AM

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42°

14mph

3 AM

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42°

15mph

4 AM

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42°

15mph

5 AM

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42°

14mph

6 AM

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42°

13mph

7 AM

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43°

11mph

8 AM

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49°

12mph

9 AM

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50°

11mph

Summit Conditions

66°F→−16°→50°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 2,916 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 9:33:00 PM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Sep 2, 9:33 PM UTC

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