University Peak

Description

The very top of the peak is a knife edge and should be climbed with caution. One of the easier routes is the southwest face which doesn't require much use of hands at all.

Additional text submitted by Frank Verwijs

University Peak, not to be confused with the higher University Peak in Alaska (St-Elias), is located in to the South of the Kearsarge Pass. The peak lies on the main Sierra crest, which runs northwest-south-east at this point. The easiest routes are from the Upper Kearsarge Lake (To the NW) or from Robinson Lake ( to the NE) The mountain can also be climbed from Center Basin but this route is rather long.

The route from Robinson Lake is the shortest. discription: It follows almost direct from Onion Valley to the notch to the SE of the peak, then follows the crest to the summit. From Onion Valley campground, take the trail to Robinson Lake, then proceed up the gully, following the creek flowing into the lake. Proceed up the moraine, veering a little to the left, aiming for the north (University Pass), to the left of the prominent trapezoidal rock. Once the notch is reached, follow the ridge to the highest point. Stay mostly to the west of the Ridgeline. The climb can be done from one day from Onion Valley. On clear days many famous Sierra peaks can be seen, including Whitney.

credit: Tetsuo Fukuchi

Thanks to Jonathan Regele for this description.