Record SL-816554 · Wikidata Q49026772
Eagle Scout Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,658
m
12,001 ft
Prominence
111 m
Isolation
1.1 km
Coordinates
36.5458° N,
118.5619° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEagle Scout Peak is a 12,005-foot (3,659 m) mountain on the Great Western Divide of the southern Sierra Nevada. The mountain is located in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park. The mountain sits immediately to the south of Kaweah Gap along the main crest of the Great Western Divide. The east face of Eagle Scout Peak is relatively gentle and offers the easiest routes to the summit. The north face drops 1,600 feet (490 m) to Precipice Lake in a series of sheer cliffs. This scene was the backdrop for the Ansel Adams photo "Frozen Lake and Cliffs". On July 15, 1926 Francis Farquhar and three Eagle Scouts (Frederick Armstrong, Eugene Howell, and Coe Swift) made the first recorded ascent of Eagle Scout Peak, hence its name.
First ascent
Date
15 Jul 1926
Francis Farquhar and Eagle Scouts Frederick Armstrong, Eugene Howell, and Coe Swift
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lippincott Mountain | 3,731 m | S 182° | 2.7 km |
| Mount Stewart | 3,708 m | N 14° | 2.7 km |
| Cherubin Dome | 3,182 m | NW 335° | 3.3 km |
| Black Kaweah | 4,140 m | E 91° | 4.1 km |
| Lion Rock | 3,767 m | NE 23° | 4.4 km |
| Lawson Peak | 3,999 m | E 69° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Face | Eagle Scout Peak | 1- | 11 m |
| Dancing Deer Direct | Eagle Scout Peak | 5a | 11 m |
| Wild West Crack | Serpent's Tooth, The | 7a | 1.9 km |
| North Face | Main Wall | 4c | 2.7 km |
| North Arete Left Side | Hamilton Dome | 6a | 3.1 km |
| The Subliminal Verses | Hamilton Dome | 6a+ | 3.1 km |
| North Arete | Hamilton Dome | 5a | 3.1 km |
| What Dreams May Come | Cherubim Dome | 6b | 3.2 km |
| Dark Angels Have More Fun | Cherubim Dome | 5c | 3.2 km |
| West Pillar, Left Side | West Pillar | 5c | 3.3 km |
| Val Kilmer | Angel Wings | 7a | 3.5 km |
| South Arete Direct | Angel Wings | 7a | 3.5 km |
| Valkyrie | Angel Wings | 7a | 3.5 km |
| Southwest Chute | Black Kaweah, The | 1 | 4.1 km |
| Stonehenge | Shield, The | 6a | 5.0 km |
| Left Facet | Prism, The | 6a | 5.1 km |
| Heart of Darkness | Prism, The | 5a | 5.1 km |
| Prism Time | Prism, The | 6a+ | 5.1 km |
| Monkeys In The Clouds | Prism, The | 6b | 5.1 km |
| Right Facet | Prism, The | 5c | 5.1 km |
| Pig with Lipstick | Prism, The | 5c | 5.1 km |
| Saber Ridge traverse, south to north | Saber Ridge | 5a | 5.3 km |
| Tres Frijoles | Pinto Wall | 5b | 6.3 km |
| Freeslider | Horn Peak | 5b | 6.8 km |
| North Arete | Horn Peak | 5b | 6.8 km |