Hiking / Backpacking: Mount Langley via New Army Pass

Mount Langley (14,032 feet) is the southernmost California fourteener. This Class 2 route starts at Horseshoe Meadow and climbs past Cottonwood Lakes and over New Army Pass to the summit; a wilderness permit is required.

Summit elevation: 14,032 feet

25 miles with 5,300 feet of climbing

Class 2

Route Profile

Mount Langley • Description

At 14,032 feet, Mount Langley is the southernmost of the California fourteeners. The eastern approach via Cottonwood Lakes is the most popular route.

The trailhead is at Horseshoe Meadow (10,034 ft). The trail follows Cottonwood Creek up to Cottonwood Lakes. Then it passes the lakes to the south and leads up New Army Pass. From here it leads down to Old Army Pass. An alternate route leads up Old Army Pass directly. Then the trail continues up Mount Langley. After a short steep step to the summit plateau, the route follows large cairns to the summit. The summit offers great views, including those of Mount Whitney, Mount Muir, and Mount Russell.

A permit is required.