Record SL-820268 · Wikidata Q49028004
Emerald Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,824
m
12,546 ft
Prominence
203 m
Isolation
3.7 km
Coordinates
37.1654° N,
118.7638° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEmerald Peak is a 12,546-foot-elevation (3,824-meter) mountain summit located west of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Fresno County of central California, United States. It is situated in northern Kings Canyon National Park, southwest of Evolution Valley, and 2.3 miles (3.7 km) northwest of Mount McGee, the nearest higher neighbor. Other nearby peaks include The Hermit, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the east, and Peter Peak, 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the southeast. Topographic relief is significant as the west aspect rises over 3,500 feet (1,100 meters) above Goddard Canyon in 1.5 mile. The John Muir Trail passes to the northeast, providing an approach.
First ascent
Date
1925
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Peak | 3,800 m | SE 144° | 2.7 km |
| Mount McGee | 3,938 m | SE 142° | 3.7 km |
| Red Mountain | 3,645 m | SW 242° | 3.7 km |
| The Hermit | 3,758 m | E 94° | 4.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Ridge | Peak 13,360 | 1- | 7.0 km |
| NE Ridge | Mt. Goethe | 4a | 7.1 km |
| J&J Route | Wizard's Hat | 5a | 7.4 km |
| West Ramp of Wizard's Hat | Wizard's Hat | 4b | 7.4 km |
| Right Mendel Couloir | Mt. Mendel | 5a | 7.5 km |
| Evolution Traverse | Mt. Darwin | 5c | 8.2 km |
| North Face - North Ridge | Mt. Haeckel | 1 | 9.2 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Mt. Haeckel | 1 | 9.2 km |