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From the saddle and junction (9860´), turn right and follow the lightly traveled route east along the south side of the ridge. This expanse offers tremendous views of the varied and colorful southern Sierra landscape—sapphire alpine lakes bordered by forested mountains bearing granite peaks, spires, and domes. The level route traverses large granite slabs between two diminutive domes.

At a notch, the route turns steeply northeast to the base of Dogtooth Peak. Hiking cross-country to Dogtooth’s east side requires careful bouldering across large granite slabs. The view from a minor summit reveals another peak dividing the “tooth” of the Dogtooth in two.

At 10,302 feet, Dogtooth Peak, defined by jagged and glistening white-quartz chunks, resembles the finest ivory. At the summit, a relatively small expenditure of energy rewards peakbaggers with encompassing views of the myriad of high Sierra summits, including some of North America’s highest peaks along LeConte Divide. A host of barren granite domes encircle Courtright Reservoir to the southeast, while a short distance to the west, the 10,612-foot Three Sisters soar high above the thickly forested Dinkey Lakes basin.