Record SL-818941 · Wikidata Q49047977
Marion Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,874
m
12,710 ft
Prominence
347 m
Isolation
4.2 km
Coordinates
36.9570° N,
118.5223° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMarion Peak is a remote 12,719-foot-elevation (3,877-meter) mountain summit located in Kings Canyon National Park, in Fresno County of northern California, United States. It is situated on Cirque Crest which is west of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, 2.13 miles (3.43 km) northeast of State Peak, and 2.6 miles (4.2 km) northwest of Arrow Peak, the nearest higher neighbor. Topographic relief is significant as the north aspect rises 2,400 feet (730 meters) above Marion Lake in one mile, and the southeast aspect rises 3,500 feet (1,100 meters) above South Fork Kings River in less than two miles.
First ascent
Date
1902
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Point | 3,622 m | N 341° | 1.4 km |
| State Peak | 3,840 m | SW 217° | 3.5 km |
| Arrow Peak | 3,951 m | SE 139° | 4.2 km |
| Dougherty Peak | 3,733 m | SW 209° | 4.5 km |
| Mount Ruskin | 3,934 m | NE 61° | 5.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fable of Hedwig | Peak 12,358 | 6b+ | 1.3 km |
| Northeast Spur | Arrow Peak | 1- | 4.2 km |