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Glass Mountain, on the Inyo National Forest, is one of the tallest peaks in Mono County, California. The peak lies 20 miles (32 km) southeast of the shoreline of Mono Lake and is the highest point on the four-mile (6.4 km) long sinuous Glass Mountain Ridge.
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Glass Mountain is the highpoint of the Glass Mountain Range southeast of Mono Lake in central Mono County. Most of the peaks in the immediate area, including Glass Mountain, are part of the Long Valley Caldera and therefore volcanic in nature. The geology of Glass Mountains consists primarily of various lava domes and rhyolite or obsidian flows, mo...
Glass Mountain is most easily approached from Highway 120 between Lee Vining and Benton, California. There is a high-speed dirt road most of the drive, passable by low clearance vehicles. Note that Highway 120 passes through a lot of steep washes in this area. Although well paved, it is not a road that is drivable at excessive speeds, especially at...
Trip statistics from Sawmill Meadows Trailhead: 1.4 miles one-way, 2000 feet total elevation gain with negligible gain on the return There is an excellent class 1 use trail through the volcanic cinders most of the route to the summit, if you lose it you will likely regain it shortly. Begin by following the old jeep road up 200 feet gain and 0.2 mil...
Glass Mountain lies in Inyo National Forest, but is not in a wilderness area and no permits or passes are required. Mono Basin Scenic Area Ranger Station P.O. Box 429 Lee Vining, CA 93541 Phone: (760) 647-3044
Current NOAA / National Weather Service Forecast For the latest mountain and road conditions check out the Inyo National Forest Mono Lake Ranger District Recreation Report.
Spring through fall is the most realistic time for a visit since Highway 120 is not plowed from Highway 395 to Benton in winter. Call ahead for road conditions in off-season periods. In early season expect some snow at the higher elevations.
Dispersed camping is permitted throughout this portion of Inyo National Forest, just find a scenic spot anywhere on the drive in and pull over at will. Many roadside locations in the area are well shaded and have seasonal streams nearby. There is a nice location at Sawmill Creek near the intersection 0.4 miles before the trailhead, just shortly dow...
Glass Mountain is in a volcanic area and was clearly was named after the large deposits of obsidian found in the vicinity. Pumice, ash, and black or brown obsidian can be found throughout the area, including much of the climbing route.
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Glass Mountain, on the Inyo National Forest, is one of the tallest peaks in Mono County, California. The peak lies 20 miles southeast of the shoreline of Mono Lake and is the highest point on the four-mile long sinuous Glass Mountain Ridge.
Glass Mountain, on the Inyo National Forest, is one of the tallest peaks in Mono County, California. Glass Mountain is situated 2 miles northwest of Glass Mountain Ridge.
Glass Mountain, on the Inyo National Forest, is one of the tallest peaks in Mono County, California. The peak lies 20 miles (32 km) southeast of the shoreline of Mono Lake and is the highest point on the four mile long sinuous Glass Mountain Ridge.
With its relatively isolated location between the Sierra and White Mountains, the views of both of these mountain ranges are quite unique. In addition, Glass Mountain has great views of Mono Lake, Long Valley Caldera, Lake Crowley, Owens Valley, and Adobe Valley.
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Glass Mountain is located in Northern California’s Modoc National Forest, roughly a ten mile drive from Medicine Lake. LENGTH Variable — You can walk for miles through piles of volcanic glass, but be mindful that there isn’t always a clear route to follow and you may find yourself drawn to explore off trail.
