Record SL-820575 · Wikidata Q6923833
Mount Stanford
No list classifications
Elevation
4,260
m
13,977 ft
Prominence
981 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
36.7040° N,
118.3959° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Stanford, at an elevation of 13,979 feet (4,261 m), is on the Kings-Kern Divide in Kings Canyon National Park. It is named for Stanford University. It is the fifteenth tallest mountain in California and is located about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from University Peak which was named for the University of California.
First ascent
Date
1896
Bolton Brown
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory's Monument | 4,254 m | S 181° | 0.2 km |
| Deerhorn Mountain | 4,043 m | NW 308° | 1.6 km |
| Caltech Peak | 4,217 m | S 165° | 1.7 km |
| Mount Ericsson | 4,151 m | SW 246° | 1.8 km |
| The Minster | 3,740 m | NW 300° | 2.7 km |
| Junction Peak | 4,224 m | SE 119° | 3.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Down For What | Ericsson Crag #3 | 6b | 1.5 km |
| South Ridge | Junction Peak | 1- | 3.1 km |
| Direct East Face | Nameless Pyramid | 6b | 7.3 km |
| The Tyndall Effect | Mt. Tyndall | 4c | 7.5 km |
| North Rib | Mt. Tyndall | 1- | 7.5 km |
| Jahloada’s Witness | Mt. Tyndall | 6b | 7.5 km |
| Northeast Arete | Mt. Tyndall | 5b | 7.5 km |
| Atop The Northwest Ridge | Mt. Tyndall | 1- | 7.5 km |
| Northeast Face | Mt. Brewer | 5b | 8.0 km |
| West face - South Ridge | Independence Peak | 1- | 8.5 km |
| North Ridge | Independence Peak | 1 | 8.5 km |
| West Ridge of North Guard-The parapet ridge | North Guard | 1+ | 8.5 km |
| South Ridge | Mt. Gould | 1- | 8.6 km |
| East Face - Right | Mt. Gould | 1- | 8.6 km |
| West Face | Mt. Williamson | 1- | 9.2 km |
| North East Ridge | Mt. Williamson | 1+ | 9.2 km |
| North Arete | Mt. Williamson | 4a | 9.2 km |
| South West Chute 2 A.K.A. "Bob Burd Staircase" | Mt. Francis Farquhar | 1- | 9.6 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Mt. Francis Farquhar | 1- | 9.6 km |
| South Ridge via South Chute | Dragon Peak | 1- | 9.8 km |
| North Arete of the Painted Lady | Painted Lady | 6a | 9.9 km |