Record SL-819154 · Wikidata Q49054424
Mount Ruskin
No list classifications
Elevation
3,934
m
12,907 ft
Prominence
169 m
Isolation
2.3 km
Coordinates
36.9785° N,
118.4733° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Ruskin is a 12,920-foot-elevation (3,940-meter) mountain summit located in Kings Canyon National Park, in Fresno County of northern California, United States. It is situated west of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, immediately east of Cartridge Pass, and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) south of Vennacher Needle, the nearest higher neighbor. Topographic relief is significant as the south aspect rises over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above South Fork Kings River in 1.5 mile.
First ascent
Date
1895
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlehorn | 3,727 m | NE 60° | 1.1 km |
| Staghorn Peak | 3,907 m | N 352° | 1.3 km |
| Vennacher Needle | 3,956 m | N 358° | 2.3 km |
| Red Point | 3,622 m | W 257° | 4.9 km |
| Marion Peak | 3,874 m | SW 241° | 5.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fable of Hedwig | Peak 12,358 | 6b+ | 3.7 km |
| Northeast Spur | Arrow Peak | 1- | 5.8 km |
| St Jeans Couloir | Split Mountain | 1 | 6.5 km |
| East Maze | Split Mountain | 1 | 6.5 km |