Banner Peak is near the town of Mammoth Lakes; from there, climbers can hike to the foot of the mountain where various routes reach the summit, the easiest of which is a  from the west end of Thousand Island Lake and then the saddle between Banner Peak and the slightly taller Mount Ritter.
Located near Mammoth Lakes, Banner Peak offers accessible hiking trails that lead to its summit. Climbers can reach the mountain via various routes, with one of the most straightforward being a hike from the western shore of Thousand Island Lake, followed by a traverse across the saddle connecting Banner Peak and Mount Ritter.