Telescope Peak

SummitCalifornia, United States

About Telescope Peak

Telescope Peak is the highest point within Death Valley National Park, in the U.S. state of California. It is also the highest point of the Panamint Range, and lies in Inyo County. From atop this desert mountain one can see for over one hundred miles in many directions, including west to Mount Whitney, and east to Charleston Peak. The mountain was named for the great distance visible from the summit.

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11,047ftElevation
6,168ftProminence
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Forecast near Telescope Peak · destination elevation 11,047 ft. Conditions can vary with elevation.

Today
55°F / 41°F
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9 mph E
Tomorrow
63°F / 42°F
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9 mph ESE
Thu
63°F / 45°F
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7 mph SSE
Fri
62°F / 44°F
0.0"
8 mph S

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