Cloudripper Mountain Information
The highest point on the Inconsolable Range, Cloudripper, the 58th tallest mountain in the state, can easily be hiked in a day. Such day hikes do not require a permit, but permits are required for overnights.
Cloudripper can be paired with other Inconsolable peaks and offers stunning views of the Palisades and down to Dusty Basin.
| Mountain | Cloudripper |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 13,531 feet |
| Range | Inconsolable Range |
| Location | Southeastern Sierra |
| Wilderness | John Muir Wilderness |
| Forest | Inyo National Forest |
| Clean Prominence | 845 feet |
| Isolation | 2.08 miles |
| Key Col | Jigsaw Pass |
| Nearest Higher Neighbor | Mt. Agassiz |
How to Climb Cloudripper
| Route | Trail | Class | Total Mileage | Elevation Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope from Green Lake | South Lake | 2 | 10.0 | 4800 |
| East Ridge via Seventh Lake | Glacier Lodge/Big Pine Creek North Fork | 2 | 17.4 | 6200 |
| East Ridge via Baker Lakes | Baker Lake | 2 | 7.0 | 3200 |
| West Chute via Chocolate Lakes | South Lake | 3 | 7.0 | 3600 |
Nearby Peaks
- Vagabond Peak
- Two Eagle Peak
- Chocolate Peak
- Gendarme Peak
- Picture Puzzle
- Sky Haven
- Mount Robins
- Hurd Peak
- Aperture Peak
- Mt. Agassiz
- Mt. Winchell
- Mt. Goode
- Mt. No Goode
Other information available on PeakBagger and SummitPost.