I took this photo over Memorial Day weekend when I got up early to photograph the morning light on Mammoth Mountain. I loved the light on this rugged peak very much, and I like the way the light contrasts with the sagebrush in the foreground. However, I do not know the name of this peak…can you help?
The mountain-whose-name-is-unknown is visible from California 203 (its south of the highway), not far from the junction with US 395. Any help is appreciated. If you can’t help, then at least enjoy the image!
Morning light in the Sierra Nevada, May 2010
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My guess, using Google Earth and your description, is that is is Peak 3681T, as in meters (12,076′), just northeast of Duck Lake.
I duplicated your shot in Google Earth here:
http://www.100peaks.com/gfx/P3681.jpg
Google Maps location is here:
http://bit.ly/P3861
It does not appear to be named on TOPO maps and on Peakbagger.com.
Don’t worry, I only spent about 10 minutes on this. I love mysteries…
I’m enjoying your photos!
This is too cool! Thanks for doing this, Derek, and for the information. I need to become more familiar with Google Earth.
Now, I need to go climb it! 😀