Granite Chief
Mountain in the American state of California
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Granite Chief is a mountain located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The mountain rises to an elevation of 9,010 feet (2,746 m) and receives consistent heavy snowfall during the winter months.[4]
Prominence1,846 ft (563 m)[2]
| Granite Chief | |
|---|---|
Granite Chief in the summer | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,010 ft (2,746 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,846 ft (563 m)[2] |
| Listing | Sierra Peaks Section[3] |
| Coordinates | 39°11′54″N 120°17′13″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Granite Chief | |
| Location | Placer County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Granite Chief |
The summit is the highest point in the Granite Chief Wilderness[2] and marks the northwestern boundary of Palisades Tahoe.[5]
