North Palisade Standing majestically at 14,248 feet, North Palisade commands respect as California’s third-highest peak and the undisputed monarch of the Palisades group. This formidable fourteener isn’t just another notch on a peak-bagger’s list—it’s a complete wilderness experience that combines geological wonder, ecological diversity, and world-class mountaineering challenges. Whether you’re drawn to its pristine alpine ecosystems, …
