wmolland - Aug 12, 2020 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
From Golden Bear Lake
Not an amazing scramble up the eastern slopes, but it's a pretty rad view from the top. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area with a few extra hours to spend.
docrst - Feb 1, 2018 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2017
Center Peak via Southeast scramble
Great scramble up from Center Basin while trying to beat the approaching rain. Awesome panorama from the summit. Detoured to the upper lakes and tarns on the way back.
Took the unusual step of going the southwest face instead of from the east (especially given I was camped in Center Basin), but this was a stopover after visiting Junction from Forester Pass earlier in the day. Route went easy class two but slightly steeper than from the east.
I hadn't researched it at all and was shocked to find a class four summit block on top! Nervous at first as when I walked around it things didn't look too easy. I was afraid I'd be turned back by my first summitblock! A bit more poking around and as it turns out there is a pair of super convenient footholds on the northeast side that made hoisting myself up a simple matter. Fun finish to the climb!
Romain - Jun 16, 2013 1:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2013
Daria - Aug 16, 2010 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
From University
Day hike from University-tedious, but nice area. We had so much fun hiking back up over University pass!!!!
bechtt - Jul 7, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2009
East face
Climbers right on the ascent; sandy face on the return. Pictures
seano - Jun 15, 2009 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
East face
A straightforward slog, not too loose. From Onion Valley via University Peak.
Bob Burd - Sep 22, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Day 8 - 2007 Sierra Challenge
I was disappointed in the climbing on the North Face. A loose, crappy chute without much solid rock. Combined this with Bradley for a moderate day. Trip Report
chudder - Aug 27, 2007 1:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2007
East Face
Up the ridge on climber's right, down the scree on the face.
Desert Solitaire - Aug 15, 2007 11:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Alternate North Face
Climbed as part of Day 8 of the 2007 Sierra Challenge. Over University Pass, and down to Center Basin. Admittedly, having studied the features on the North Face well from the Pass, I didn't bother to pull out the route description. I ended up climbing the largest chute on the North Face with a headwall at the top of the talus fan (Bob took the chute described by Secor further right). Much of the climbing was loose class 2/3, with one steep, exposed, and fractured class 4 section to overcome the headwall. The summit block was lots of fun, but hardly class 4 - no exposure at all! Car to car time: 9 hours.
The Goat - Dec 25, 2006 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2004
East Face
I enjoyed the climb from Golden Bear Lake. Impressive summit views.
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: July 22, 2002
Climbed this nice peak after having done Mt. Bradley. The 4th Class summit block on Center is fun. The distances to Bradley and Center from the basin (Golden Bear Lake area) are relatively short. However, the trip into Center Basin from Onion Valley Trailhead over University Pass is tough.
BCL - Feb 23, 2006 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2004
East Face
From Golden Bear Lake. After bad weather the two days prior we got a great day of sunshine. Enjoyable views from the top.
wmolland - Aug 12, 2020 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
From Golden Bear LakeNot an amazing scramble up the eastern slopes, but it's a pretty rad view from the top. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area with a few extra hours to spend.
docrst - Feb 1, 2018 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2017
Center Peak via Southeast scrambleGreat scramble up from Center Basin while trying to beat the approaching rain. Awesome panorama from the summit. Detoured to the upper lakes and tarns on the way back.
mengbo - Sep 26, 2017 7:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2017
backpacking tripgroup of 3.
cab - Aug 17, 2015 11:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2015
From University PassClimbed the right side of the east face which was fairly solid. There is a good sandy descent route down the middle of the east face.
mrchad9 - Jul 22, 2013 6:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2013
Southwest FaceTook the unusual step of going the southwest face instead of from the east (especially given I was camped in Center Basin), but this was a stopover after visiting Junction from Forester Pass earlier in the day. Route went easy class two but slightly steeper than from the east.
I hadn't researched it at all and was shocked to find a class four summit block on top! Nervous at first as when I walked around it things didn't look too easy. I was afraid I'd be turned back by my first summitblock! A bit more poking around and as it turns out there is a pair of super convenient footholds on the northeast side that made hoisting myself up a simple matter. Fun finish to the climb!
Romain - Jun 16, 2013 1:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2013
East faceThis route is short and easy. Trip report
Daria - Aug 16, 2010 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
From UniversityDay hike from University-tedious, but nice area. We had so much fun hiking back up over University pass!!!!
bechtt - Jul 7, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2009
East faceClimbers right on the ascent; sandy face on the return. Pictures
seano - Jun 15, 2009 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
East faceA straightforward slog, not too loose. From Onion Valley via University Peak.
Bob Burd - Sep 22, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Day 8 - 2007 Sierra ChallengeI was disappointed in the climbing on the North Face. A loose, crappy chute without much solid rock. Combined this with Bradley for a moderate day. Trip Report
chudder - Aug 27, 2007 1:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2007
East FaceUp the ridge on climber's right, down the scree on the face.
Desert Solitaire - Aug 15, 2007 11:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Alternate North FaceClimbed as part of Day 8 of the 2007 Sierra Challenge. Over University Pass, and down to Center Basin. Admittedly, having studied the features on the North Face well from the Pass, I didn't bother to pull out the route description. I ended up climbing the largest chute on the North Face with a headwall at the top of the talus fan (Bob took the chute described by Secor further right). Much of the climbing was loose class 2/3, with one steep, exposed, and fractured class 4 section to overcome the headwall. The summit block was lots of fun, but hardly class 4 - no exposure at all! Car to car time: 9 hours.
The Goat - Dec 25, 2006 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2004
East FaceI enjoyed the climb from Golden Bear Lake. Impressive summit views.
Augie Medina - Mar 7, 2006 2:07 am
Route Climbed: East Face Date Climbed: July 22, 2002Climbed this nice peak after having done Mt. Bradley. The 4th Class summit block on Center is fun. The distances to Bradley and Center from the basin (Golden Bear Lake area) are relatively short. However, the trip into Center Basin from Onion Valley Trailhead over University Pass is tough.
BCL - Feb 23, 2006 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2004
East FaceFrom Golden Bear Lake. After bad weather the two days prior we got a great day of sunshine. Enjoyable views from the top.