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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

Use Caution
31°
Feels 24°FSummit · 11,049 ft
6:59 AM6:06 PM
BELOW FREEZING

Wind

8mph

Precip

0%

Humid

38%

Elev Δ

+2900ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

31°43°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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31°

7mph

9 AM

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38°

8mph

10 AM

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40°

7mph

11 AM

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41°

7mph

12 PM

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42°

8mph

1 PM

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43°

10mph

2 PM

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43°

13mph

3 PM

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42°

13mph

4 PM

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42°

13mph

5 PM

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40°

13mph

6 PM

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37°

14mph

7 PM

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34°

14mph

Summit Conditions

47°F→−16°→31°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 7:56:43 AM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Oct 19, 7:56 AM UTC

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