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Mount Ritter

Nestled in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada, Mount Ritter stands as a testament to the raw beauty and geological wonder of the American West. At an impressive elevation of 13,149 feet (4,008 m), this majestic peak reigns supreme as the highest mountain in Madera County and the 15th highest in California with at least …

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Mount Ritter, A Marvel of Nature

When the electrified chaos of the city becomes too loud, it is necessary to escape to nature. John Muir waxed poetic on the subject, and I would tend to agree with his waxings. A visit to Mount Ritter, whose jagged profile can be seen from his eponymous trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Central …

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