Pyramid Peak, Sierra, Ca

Stats:

Roundtrip: 8 miles
Gain: 4083‘
Summit: 9984’
Temperature: 80-90F
Trail & Map View

We did the The Rocky Canyon route up Pyramid Peak. This is a class 2 scramble to the top.
This trail climbs very steeply up past some waterpipes and then angles right (away from the creek) onto the hillside, where the trail becomes easier to follow.

Starting from a base elevation of 5,900′, the route climbs up nearly 4,100′ to the summit of Pyramid Peak. It is also the shortest route to the summit from a roadway

We started at 9am and summited 2h 40min later. I had hard time scrambling to the too in the big boulders. I carried my dog as well but then I passed him to my boyfriend. I was more afraid for not hurting the dog if I fell than me. Anyway I need more practice on boulders and face my height fears.

Tip: we went straight up all the way to the peak. However, for an easier route try the path on the left. The boulders are smaller. We took it on the way down. Check out my route on the map here.