Olancha Peak
South Sierra Wilderness, CAInfo
Distance
21.6 mi
Elevation gain
6,600 ft
Route type
Out & back
Duration
10 hr
Crux
Class 2
Quality
8/10
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Trip report
To get to the Olancha Pass Trailhead from Highway 395, turn onto Sage Flats Road and drive west for five miles. The road is paved for the first three miles, after which it passes through a well-marked private ranch that is completely surrounded by the Inyo National Forest. Greeted by swarms of mosquitos at the trailhead, I backtracked a couple miles and parked at a clearing next to an old corral where I spent the night.
