Mudoim Peak
Peak · 6,482 ft · North Sierra corridor
Mudoim Peak is a 6482 ft summit in California's North Sierra corridor, standing above the transition zone between lower forests and high alpine. Wind funnels strongly across its open slopes by afternoon.
Mornings sit calm; wind picks up steadily from mid-day onward and peaks in late afternoon. The 30-day average wind of 9 mph masks afternoon gusts to 20 mph. Expect crowding to spike after Highway 395 access improves in spring. Temperature swings 28 degrees Fahrenheit across the year.
Over the last 30 days, Mudoim Peak averaged a NoGo Score of 35.0 with wind holding at 9 mph and temperature at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. The week ahead will track close to those norms. Plan morning ascents to dodge afternoon wind; afternoon descents expose you to the strongest gusts. Crowding runs light on weekday mornings and climbs sharply the first full weekends after access roads open.
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About Mudoim Peak
Mudoim Peak sits in the North Sierra corridor east of the Highway 395 spine, anchoring a high-country complex above surrounding basins. The peak's 6482 ft elevation places it above most winter snow and within the zone where spring arrives late. Access via Highway 395 heads northeast from Susanville or southwest from Alturas; both approaches take 2 to 3 hours from major foothills towns. The peak crowns a ridgeline with sparse tree cover and full sky exposure; avalanche terrain rises steeply on the north and east faces, so awareness of snowpack instability is critical through May.
The North Sierra sees a compressed climbing season. The rolling 30-day average temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit and max wind of 20 mph reflect late April conditions; expect those metrics to climb steadily through June and then hold through early summer. Crowding averages 5.0 over the 30-day window but spikes hard the first full weekends after Highway 395 opens fully. Wind is the dominant daily driver; the 9 mph average masks a brutal afternoon pattern where thermals and ridge channeling push gusts to the 20 mph maximum. Morning ascents are non-negotiable; skip afternoon starts unless you're descending in darkness.
Mudoim Peak suits experienced Sierra hikers comfortable with exposed ridges and rapid elevation gain. The 365-day temperature range of 28 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit means autumn offers warmer afternoon windows than late spring. Snow lingers into June; skiers and snowshoers should assess avalanche conditions through the SAC advisory. Parking fills fast the first weekend in May; arrive before dawn on popular days. The open summit offers no shade or shelter; carry sun protection and prepare for wind-driven cooling even on calendar-warm days.
Nearby summits in the North Sierra like Sierra Buttes and Lassen Peak stand taller but see comparable or higher wind loads. Mudoim Peak's advantage is lower crowding early in the season and direct Highway 395 access. Pair it with lower-elevation drainages and forest approaches in the same corridor if you want shelter from the wind or a weather fallback option on gusting days.