Feliciana Mountain
Peak · 4,101 ft · Yosemite corridor
Feliciana Mountain is a 4,101-foot peak in the Yosemite corridor of the Sierra Nevada. Moderate elevation and low base popularity make it a quieter alternative to busier Yosemite destinations.
Wind averages 7 mph over the last month but can spike to 23 mph, typically building mid-afternoon. Morning calm windows are narrow. Temperature hovers around 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect light crowds except opening weekends after Highway 120 clears.
Over the past 30 days, Feliciana Mountain averaged a NoGo Score of 32.0 with wind at 7 mph and temperature at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind gusts have reached 23 mph; scout morning conditions before committing to afternoon exposure. The week ahead will continue this pattern of moderate wind risk and cool temperatures typical for early-season high-Sierra access.
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About Feliciana Mountain
Feliciana Mountain sits at 4,101 feet in the Yosemite corridor along the Sierra Nevada crest. Access is via Highway 120 from the west or Highway 395 from the east; the peak lies in the high-country drainage basin north of Tenaya Lake. Most visitors approach from the Highway 120 corridor when the pass clears in spring. Drive time from Yosemite Valley is roughly 60 minutes; from Lee Vining, roughly 90 minutes via Highway 395 and Highway 120. Base popularity remains very low, making this a genuine quiet alternative to named peaks closer to the valley.
Conditions at this elevation follow classic high-Sierra patterns. Average wind runs 7 mph over rolling 30-day and 90-day windows, but afternoon thermal buildout routinely pushes gusts to 23 mph. Temperature averages 49 degrees Fahrenheit year-round in the rolling statistics, with annual lows near 37 degrees and highs near 67 degrees; expect snow coverage from November through late May. Crowding scores average 3.0 out of 10, holding steady even during peak season weekends. The location sits in SAC avalanche terrain; spring snowpack instability and wind-slab formation are real hazards through May. Morning hours before 11 a.m. offer the calmest wind window.
Feliciana Mountain suits hikers and mountaineers comfortable with elevation gain and snow-travel skills during spring. The peak appeals to visitors seeking solitude and willing to check avalanche forecasts before committing. Experienced parties plan for early starts, carry avalanche rescue gear in spring, and abort afternoon exposure when wind or conditions deteriorate. Parking is minimal; Highway 120 pullouts fill only on holiday weekends. Snow climbing dominates winter and early spring access; rock scrambling is viable late summer through early autumn. Most visitors are backcountry-oriented rather than casual day-hikers.
Cathedral Peak and Tenaya Peak lie within the same drainage and offer similar exposure to afternoon wind and avalanche terrain. Visitors comfortable with higher crowds and established trails gravitate instead toward peaks directly above Yosemite Valley via the Cathedral Lakes or Clouds Rest approach. Mount Hoffmann, further north in the corridor, sits at similar elevation but with slightly less afternoon wind due to position relative to the lake basins. Feliciana Mountain's true advantage is its combination of avalanche-terrain challenge, solitude, and direct Highway 120 access from the west.