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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

⛅ Overcast

Use Caution
34°
Feels 27°FSummit · 11,049 ft
6:57 AM6:09 PM
BELOW FREEZING

Wind

8mph

Precip

1%

Humid

41%

Elev Δ

+2900ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

30°42°

Hourly Forecast

4 AM

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30°

4mph

5 AM

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30°

4mph

6 AM

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30°

4mph

7 AM

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30°

5mph

8 AM

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31°

5mph

9 AM

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38°

7mph

10 AM

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39°

5mph

11 AM

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40°

4mph

12 PM

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41°

5mph

1 PM

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41°

3mph

2 PM

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42°

3mph

3 PM

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42°

3mph

Summit Conditions

50°F→−16°→34°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 3:29:22 AM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Oct 18, 3:29 AM UTC

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