Record SL-819031 · Wikidata Q49053992
Mount Perkins
No list classifications
Elevation
3,827
m
12,556 ft
Prominence
100 m
Isolation
1.4 km
Coordinates
36.9272° N,
118.3815° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Perkins is a 12,566-foot-elevation (3,830-meter) mountain summit located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in northern California. It is situated on the common border of Fresno County with Inyo County, as well as the boundary between John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park. It is 13.5 miles (21.7 km) northwest of the community of Independence, 1.65 miles (2.66 km) north of Mount Cedric Wright, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east of Crater Mountain, and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) southeast of Mount Wynne. Climbing routes to the summit include the west slope, and the north and south ridges. The John Muir Trail traverses below the west base of the peak on its descent south from Pinchot Pass, providing an approach to the mountain.
First ascent
Date
1910
Dave King
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wynne | 4,008 m | NW 302° | 2.2 km |
| Colosseum Mountain | 3,795 m | SE 149° | 2.6 km |
| Mount Cedric Wright | 3,768 m | S 192° | 2.7 km |
| Mount Pinchot | 4,107 m | NW 316° | 3.1 km |
| Crater Mountain | 3,918 m | W 261° | 3.6 km |
| Striped Mountain | 4,008 m | NW 335° | 4.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madirjian's Banana | Castle Dome | 4a | 8.5 km |
| Southeast Arete | Castle Dome | 6a | 8.5 km |
| Northeast Spur | Arrow Peak | 1- | 9.8 km |