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11,885 ft · Sierra Nevada, California
Silver Peak
Silver Peak is an 11,885 ft peak in the Sierra Nevada, California. The standard route is the Normal Route via Devils Bathtub: 19 mi, 4,220 ft of gain, Class 2.
Photo: Bryan Ungard, CC BY-SA 2.0
Silver Peak at a glance
- Elevation11,885 ft3,622 m
- RouteNormal Route via Devils BathtubClass 2
- Distance19 mi4,220 ft gain
- Time2 daysHard effort
- SeasonJul – Sep
- RangeSierra NevadaCalifornia
Climbing the Normal Route via Devils Bathtub
From Shaver Lake, take CA 168 to Huntington Lake, then the slow, narrow Kaiser Pass Road and Edison Lake Road to the Devils Bathtub trailhead near Vermilion Campground. Hike the trail to Devils Bathtub, a common camp, then go cross-country up the inlet canyon and a friction slab to a loose chute or ramp onto the correct saddle on Graveyard Ridge. Drop to a tarn, traverse talus below the ridge, and skirt the reddish false summit to reach the Class 2 top. Mark the saddle exit for the return. A Sierra National Forest wilderness permit is required overnight.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (55–75 L)
Hiking Boots
Water
Offline Maps
Headlamp
Satellite Communicator
Whistle
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Trekking Poles
GPS Device
Power Bank
Water Filter
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
What to watch for
- Remote location
- Route-finding difficulty
- Loose rock
- Dry conditions
Quests with Silver Peak
Sierra Peaks SectionFrequently asked questions
How tall is Silver Peak?
Silver Peak is 11,885 feet (3,622 m) tall. It is in the Sierra Nevada, California.
How hard is it to hike Silver Peak?
The Normal Route via Devils Bathtub is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 19 miles with 4,220 feet of elevation gain.
How many days does it take to climb Silver Peak?
Most climbers plan 2 days for the Normal Route via Devils Bathtub, with at least one night on the mountain.
Can a beginner hike Silver Peak?
The Normal Route via Devils Bathtub needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard trip: 19 miles with 4,220 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.
When is the best time to hike Silver Peak?
The usual hiking window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Silver Peak with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list