Independence Peak

Climbing Independence Peak

Dayhike out of Onion Valley - very accessible SPS Peak with some fun Class III ridge climbing at the top - spectacular views. Less than 4 mile round trip. The route in this video is the West Face and leaves the Robinson Lake trail to head up cross-country.

Trailhead:

Onion Valley Trailhead 14.1 miles from Independence
Difficulty:

Moderate - there is some route finding up the West Face and then some Class III moves along the ridge near the summit - very fun
Aesthetic Rating:

The views looking toward University Peak are so mice
Distance:

4 miles round trip with 3,500 ft. of elevation change
Type:

Dayhike