ascentiality - Nov 5, 2023 9:27 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2023
Fun times on Leavitt
Perfect day for a nice and sunny climb up, and a very cold and windy climb down. Snow was very light, with only a few easy sections to cross.
McCannster - Oct 17, 2022 8:08 am Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2022
via Leavitt Lake Jeep trail/Latopie Lake
Summer-like weather. USFS had just locked the gate at the bottom of the Leavitt Lake jeep road, so hiked the road, and then some cross country and social trails up to Latopie Lake and onwards to the summit. Spent the afternoon/sunset gazing into the distance. Very cool view of the Incredible Hulk. Camped that night at Latopie Lake.
colingregory - Sep 27, 2021 10:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2021
Dayhike
Dayhike from Sonora Pass. Bagged Margaret Lewis on the way up and Peak 11,245 on the way down. Saw one person while hiking up but once on the summit had a small party with 3 other solo hikers. While running down I saw a few more parties. Surprised at how popular this peak was, I suspect with the forests closed for a few weeks people are eager to get their fill before the winter closes the range for good. Leavitt is a easy introductory SPS peak as it is almost entirely on the PCT until the last little bit to the summit. The views are probably great, but today quite limited due to the ongoing fires north and south of here.
Larry Laverty - Aug 3, 2021 7:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2021
Southeast Ridge Route
Over recent ascents up Stanislaus and Sonora Peaks, I looked over at Leavitt Peak, wondering. Then, I heard of a friend taking the walk. This went on the ta-do list. Aside from the physical trip in and out, I enjoyed periodic visits along the way in and out with a local forest ranger. I'm always curious about how a peak found its common name. I looked up Leavitt, Hiram Leavitt, an early settler in the area from New England. Among Leavitt's accomplishments were the establishment of a stagecoach station, sitting as a county judge, and the creation of his sizable family home in what was to become known as the town of Bridgeport. Today, this large structure is known as the Bridgeport Inn, open seasonally. I applaud Leavitt's taste as this neck of the woods is among the most rugged and beautiful in California.
Actually, Leavitt West was my first 11'er. Part of a loop starting from Blue Canyon, up to Deadman Lake, up Leavitt and Leavitt West, over to "Latopie Peak" and "Pacific Crest Peak", and then down to Sonora Pass.
Romain - Oct 26, 2020 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2020
long hike to the top with some stunning views. tons of people on the PCT. i was taking pictures from the top on my phone and forgot it up there, only to realize that after i made it back down to the PCT. Does hiking the same peak twice count as a double peak day?
naura - Jul 7, 2020 9:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2020
scenic hike from Sonora Pass
This hike starts in the subalpine and ascends above treeline, so there are fantastic views near and far. Great trip to bring someone new to peakbagging, though coming up from sea level that morning can make the modest stats feel deceiving. I love the summit view of Tower flanked by Ritter/Banner and Lyell/Maclure and their glaciers.
docthompson2 - Nov 4, 2019 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2019
Morning Hike
Watched the sunrise as I ascended the ridge from Sonora Pass. Easy hiking with great terrain. Took the rather obvious use trail to the top where I was greeted by stiff cold wind, Summit itself is unimpressive, but the panorama is fantastic. 6 hours car to car with leisurely visit on top.
Scott Fulton - Sep 14, 2019 11:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2019
Was pretty painful, because I suspect I have Plantar Fasciitis
We did it in about 8 hours roundtrip from Sonora Pass. My heel was really hurting on the way down, so I was kind of limping. Cool peak. Sure seemed more than 10 miles roundtrip. There was a snowfield that we crossed at about 11,000' that was maybe 100 yards long.
ScarsPapa - Aug 8, 2019 8:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019
From Leavitt Lake TH via PCT
My 17 year old son Tzander, his best friend Elija Hunt and I hiked this on 8/7/19. Easy hike via the lake TH (USFS road) up to the PCT. The PCT was a breeze with gorgeous vistas along the way on both sides of the crest.
Once across the northeast side of the crest above Latopie Lake there were two relatively large (by this areas standards for August) snow fields that I wanted my crampons for, but was slushy enough to dig step by step. Had we been backpacking I would've taken the "low route" PCT'ers have been using.
Once to the shoulder (East approach) it was an easy class 3 scramble to the top. We relaxed, had lunch and met 3 very nice people (Connie, Brian and Case) who shared some of their fresh pecan pie with us and some story.
The three of us then worked our way down to the "Y" couloir and descended to Koenig Lake and an easy walk back to Leavitt Lake.
Overall was a 5 hour hike, 2900 feet gained and 9.3 miles...all in all a good day. Weather could not have been better (maybe a tad less wind, it was blowing about 15-20 mph).
There is no log on the summit, I found a pen next to the USGS marker though.
Fun day!!!
Countless snowfields to cross; a few were a bit dicey. We started from Sonora Pass Trailhead. Camped just above Latopie Lake. No snow at the lake, but snow on the lake. Climbed the peak the next day. Saw no one else on the peak.
Romain - Nov 16, 2018 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2018
From Sonora Pass via East Slope
Cold November day, but I still managed to meet 3 other people. Found no summit register on top. Straightforward hike. Trip report
Snow from Sonora Pass to about 10,800', then dry for a spell, then two more long snow traverses. Upon gaining the summit ridge, snow could be avoided.
xharv - Oct 21, 2016 11:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2016
Class 1 all the way from Sonora Pass
A pleasant and not boring at all, class-1 hike from Sonora Pass to the summit. It took me about six hours car-to-car. It is class-1 all the way if you find a use trail from PCT near Latopie Lake. Trip report.
dakine - Aug 4, 2016 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2016
Sonora Pass to Leavitt
Met lots of people on the trail, imposing looking summit but just a class 1 trail up the ridge
Deb - Jul 23, 2016 11:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2016
SE Ridge
Relatively mundane hike but happy to scope out snow fields for an August ski.
fedak - Jan 3, 2016 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2013
ascentiality - Nov 5, 2023 9:27 am Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2023
Fun times on LeavittPerfect day for a nice and sunny climb up, and a very cold and windy climb down. Snow was very light, with only a few easy sections to cross.
McCannster - Oct 17, 2022 8:08 am Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2022
via Leavitt Lake Jeep trail/Latopie LakeSummer-like weather. USFS had just locked the gate at the bottom of the Leavitt Lake jeep road, so hiked the road, and then some cross country and social trails up to Latopie Lake and onwards to the summit. Spent the afternoon/sunset gazing into the distance. Very cool view of the Incredible Hulk. Camped that night at Latopie Lake.
colingregory - Sep 27, 2021 10:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2021
DayhikeDayhike from Sonora Pass. Bagged Margaret Lewis on the way up and Peak 11,245 on the way down. Saw one person while hiking up but once on the summit had a small party with 3 other solo hikers. While running down I saw a few more parties. Surprised at how popular this peak was, I suspect with the forests closed for a few weeks people are eager to get their fill before the winter closes the range for good. Leavitt is a easy introductory SPS peak as it is almost entirely on the PCT until the last little bit to the summit. The views are probably great, but today quite limited due to the ongoing fires north and south of here.
Larry Laverty - Aug 3, 2021 7:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2021
Southeast Ridge RouteOver recent ascents up Stanislaus and Sonora Peaks, I looked over at Leavitt Peak, wondering. Then, I heard of a friend taking the walk. This went on the ta-do list. Aside from the physical trip in and out, I enjoyed periodic visits along the way in and out with a local forest ranger. I'm always curious about how a peak found its common name. I looked up Leavitt, Hiram Leavitt, an early settler in the area from New England. Among Leavitt's accomplishments were the establishment of a stagecoach station, sitting as a county judge, and the creation of his sizable family home in what was to become known as the town of Bridgeport. Today, this large structure is known as the Bridgeport Inn, open seasonally. I applaud Leavitt's taste as this neck of the woods is among the most rugged and beautiful in California.
Hiking Metal Maniac - Dec 20, 2020 7:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2020
My first 11'erActually, Leavitt West was my first 11'er. Part of a loop starting from Blue Canyon, up to Deadman Lake, up Leavitt and Leavitt West, over to "Latopie Peak" and "Pacific Crest Peak", and then down to Sonora Pass.
Romain - Oct 26, 2020 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2020
From the PCTTrip report.
OBard - Jul 10, 2020 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2020
Leavitt peak Via sonora passlong hike to the top with some stunning views. tons of people on the PCT. i was taking pictures from the top on my phone and forgot it up there, only to realize that after i made it back down to the PCT. Does hiking the same peak twice count as a double peak day?
naura - Jul 7, 2020 9:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2020
scenic hike from Sonora PassThis hike starts in the subalpine and ascends above treeline, so there are fantastic views near and far. Great trip to bring someone new to peakbagging, though coming up from sea level that morning can make the modest stats feel deceiving. I love the summit view of Tower flanked by Ritter/Banner and Lyell/Maclure and their glaciers.
docthompson2 - Nov 4, 2019 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2019
Morning HikeWatched the sunrise as I ascended the ridge from Sonora Pass. Easy hiking with great terrain. Took the rather obvious use trail to the top where I was greeted by stiff cold wind, Summit itself is unimpressive, but the panorama is fantastic. 6 hours car to car with leisurely visit on top.
Scott Fulton - Sep 14, 2019 11:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2019
Was pretty painful, because I suspect I have Plantar FasciitisWe did it in about 8 hours roundtrip from Sonora Pass. My heel was really hurting on the way down, so I was kind of limping. Cool peak. Sure seemed more than 10 miles roundtrip. There was a snowfield that we crossed at about 11,000' that was maybe 100 yards long.
ScarsPapa - Aug 8, 2019 8:23 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019
From Leavitt Lake TH via PCTMy 17 year old son Tzander, his best friend Elija Hunt and I hiked this on 8/7/19. Easy hike via the lake TH (USFS road) up to the PCT. The PCT was a breeze with gorgeous vistas along the way on both sides of the crest.
Once across the northeast side of the crest above Latopie Lake there were two relatively large (by this areas standards for August) snow fields that I wanted my crampons for, but was slushy enough to dig step by step. Had we been backpacking I would've taken the "low route" PCT'ers have been using.
Once to the shoulder (East approach) it was an easy class 3 scramble to the top. We relaxed, had lunch and met 3 very nice people (Connie, Brian and Case) who shared some of their fresh pecan pie with us and some story.
The three of us then worked our way down to the "Y" couloir and descended to Koenig Lake and an easy walk back to Leavitt Lake.
Overall was a 5 hour hike, 2900 feet gained and 9.3 miles...all in all a good day. Weather could not have been better (maybe a tad less wind, it was blowing about 15-20 mph).
There is no log on the summit, I found a pen next to the USGS marker though.
Fun day!!!
joanelainemarshall - Jul 29, 2019 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2019
Leavitt Peak via Latopie LakeCountless snowfields to cross; a few were a bit dicey. We started from Sonora Pass Trailhead. Camped just above Latopie Lake. No snow at the lake, but snow on the lake. Climbed the peak the next day. Saw no one else on the peak.
Romain - Nov 16, 2018 10:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2018
From Sonora Pass via East SlopeCold November day, but I still managed to meet 3 other people. Found no summit register on top. Straightforward hike. Trip report
davidsanger - Sep 19, 2018 8:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2018
windyOut and back via the PCT from Sonora Pass on a sunny day. Windy on top, but clear. Met 11 PCT thru-hikers heading south.
wmolland - Jun 24, 2018 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2018
From Sonora PassA nice cruise from Sonora Pass through spotty snow cover.
jdmorehouse - Jul 19, 2017 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2017
SnowSnow from Sonora Pass to about 10,800', then dry for a spell, then two more long snow traverses. Upon gaining the summit ridge, snow could be avoided.
xharv - Oct 21, 2016 11:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2016
Class 1 all the way from Sonora PassA pleasant and not boring at all, class-1 hike from Sonora Pass to the summit. It took me about six hours car-to-car. It is class-1 all the way if you find a use trail from PCT near Latopie Lake. Trip report.
dakine - Aug 4, 2016 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2016
Sonora Pass to LeavittMet lots of people on the trail, imposing looking summit but just a class 1 trail up the ridge
Deb - Jul 23, 2016 11:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2016
SE RidgeRelatively mundane hike but happy to scope out snow fields for an August ski.
fedak - Jan 3, 2016 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2013
3 summitsBlue Canyon Route in 2003: here
PCT South from Sonora Pass in 2010 and 2013