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Middle Palisade

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Middle Palisade is situated in the middle of the ridge along the Sierra Crest. At 4271 meters, it is prominent above the Big Pine Creek (South Fork Basin). It was first climbed in 1922 by Francis Farquhar and Ansel F. Hall.

How to Get There

From US395 to Big Pine, go west on the Glacier Lodge Road. There are marked spaces at the end of the road for overnight parking.

Best Time to Climb

Climbing months usually start from May until October.

Just like in other mountains, be sure to check first the weather forecasts, mountain conditions, as well as the road and trail conditions before climbing.

TRAILS & ROUTES

General	East Face Route - most straightforward route towards the summit - class 3 or 4 Routes on the southwest side of the mountain require extra care and caution, for these routes are difficult.
Camping	Camping is allowed in most areas around the mountain. Specifically, the Finger Lake area is a good camp site.

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
Season Availability:	May to October
Altitude:	4271- meters

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AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Big Pine
State	California
Country	United States
Season	May to October

LINKED AREAS

	North Palisade
	Split Mountain

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