Record SL-821495 · Wikidata Q6919648
Mount Baxter
No list classifications
Elevation
4,004
m
13,136 ft
Prominence
603 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
36.8615° N,
118.3621° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Baxter is a peak along the crest of the Sierra Nevada in California. Mount Baxter is on the boundary between Kings Canyon National Park and the John Muir Wilderness just north of Baxter Pass and to the northeast of the Rae Lakes, a popular backpacking destination along the John Muir Trail. Mount Baxter is named for John Baxter, who was a rancher in the Owens Valley. The mountain provides habitat for the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep and was closed to entry in the recent past.
First ascent
Date
1905
George Davis
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrodectes Peak | 4,005 m | W 266° | 1.2 km |
| Indian Rock | 3,722 m | E 68° | 2.1 km |
| Diamond Peak | 4,004 m | SW 213° | 4.6 km |
| Lookout Point | 3,105 m | NE 48° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge via South Chute | Dragon Peak | 1- | 7.9 km |
| East Ridge Indirect | Mt. Clarence King | 5a | 8.1 km |
| East Face - Ramp Route | Mt. Clarence King | 5b | 8.1 km |
| North East Ridge (full) | Mt. Clarence King | 5a | 8.1 km |
| North Arete of the Painted Lady | Painted Lady | 6a | 8.3 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Mount Cotter | 4a | 8.5 km |
| Madirjian's Banana | Castle Dome | 4a | 8.7 km |
| Southeast Arete | Castle Dome | 6a | 8.7 km |
| East Face - Right | Mt. Gould | 1- | 9.2 km |
| South Ridge | Mt. Gould | 1- | 9.2 km |