Mount Olsen
Page Type Mountain/Rock
Location: California, United States, North America
Lat/Lon: County: Mono
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Elevation: 11086 ft / 3379 m
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Overview
Southwest over Lundy Canyon from Mt. OlsenThe first peak on the left when driving up to the lakes is Mt. Olsen. This is a rather humble and easily approachable high point on the ridge leading to "South Peak". Olsen is a simple class 1-2 hike that can be done in a few hours or it can be combined with "South Peak" and Black Mountain, the higher peaks along the ridge to the west.
The views over Lundy and Lake Canyons and the peaks beyond are outstanding. All the peaks in the area are excellent for skiing as well.
Getting There
Dunderberg Peak from Mt. OlsenFrom Bridgeport take 395 south 13 miles to Conway Summit.
At Conway Summit take the Virginia Lakes Road 6 miles (west) to the trailhead at roads end.
Take the short trail going to Red Lake (south) a few hundred yards. Break off before Red Lake and traverse left between the base of "South Peak" and an unnamed lake .5 miles to the easy chute between "South Peak" and Mt. Olsen. Take the chute to the saddle and go .3 miles (left) to Mt. Olsen.
The considerable fields of chaparral near the top are the only challenge this peak has to offer unless you do the south face from Lundy Canyon. This would involve over 3,000' gain on steep questionable terrain and probably not worth the effort.
Red Tape
Mono Lake from Mt. OlsenCamping
The only campground in the area is the Trumbull Lake (9,745') campground less than a mile from the trailhead.
Dunderberg Peak from Mt. Olsen
Dunderberg Peak from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Olsen from the north
Mt. Olsen from the north
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Lyell and Mt. Maclure from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Lyell and Mt. Maclure from Mt. Olsen
Over Lundy Canyon from Mt. Olsen
Over Lundy Canyon from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Mono Lake from Mt. Olsen
Mono Lake from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
"South Peak" from unnamed lake
"South Peak" from unnamed lake
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Southwest from Mt. Olsen
Lundy Canyon & Mt Olsen
Lundy Canyon & Mt Olsen
Lundy Canyon from Mt. Olsen
Lundy Canyon from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Olsen
Mt. Olsen
"South Peak" east
"South Peak" east
Mt. Conness and North Peak from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Conness and North Peak from Mt. Olsen
Mt. Olsen north slope
Mt. Olsen north slope
Southern View
Southern View
Mt. Conness from Mt. Olsen north slope
Mt. Conness from Mt. Olsen north slope
Climbing up the ridge between Mount Olsen and South Peak with Dunderberg looming large behind us
Climbing up the ridge between Mount Olsen and South Peak with Dunderberg looming large behind us
Looking Down East Face
Looking Down East Face
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