Looking south from the summit at the north end of the Palisades, with the Palisades glaciers at the base of the sub-range of the same name. The highest peak is North Palisade (14,242') and it is the 4th highest peak in California, however, Startlight Peak (14,200') may block it's view and if so, it is the highest peak in the center of the group. If not, North Palisade is.