Olancha Peak, California, Elevation = 12,132 ft., (3698 meters)

In the Inyo National Forest

On the boundaries of the Golden Trout Wilderness and the South Sierra Wilderness

A view of the west side of Olancha Peak. The Pacific Crest Trail runs north below the summit and is a good way to reach the peak. With a four-wheel drive vehicle one can drive the Monache Jeep Road into the Monache Meadow area and then hike east to the PCT. Photo taken June 24, 2013.
A great view of Olancha looking east across Strawberry Meadow from the slopes of Templeton Mountain. Photo taken Sept. 19, 2016.
Olancha Benchmark placed in 1962. Datasheet