Record SL-819810 · Wikidata Q49086914
Vandever Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
3,636
m
11,929 ft
Prominence
415 m
Isolation
2.9 km
Coordinates
36.3983° N,
118.5812° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaVandever Mountain is an 11,947-foot-elevation (3,641-meter) mountain summit located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Tulare County of northern California. It is situated on the shared boundary of Sequoia National Park with Sequoia National Forest, four miles south of Mineral King, and 1.78 miles (2.86 km) west of Florence Peak, the nearest higher neighbor. Vandever Mountain ranks as the 439th highest summit in California. Topographic relief is significant as the south aspect rises 2,000 feet (610 meters) above White Chief Canyon in one mile. The summit can be reached via class 2 hiking from Farewell Gap or White Chief Canyon.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Peak | 3,592 m | SW 206° | 0.7 km |
| White Chief Peak | 3,391 m | NW 298° | 1.7 km |
| Tulare Peak | 3,552 m | NE 46° | 2.2 km |
| Eagle Crest | 3,411 m | NW 310° | 2.4 km |
| Florence Peak | 3,789 m | E 72° | 2.9 km |
| Bullfrog Peak | 3,755 m | E 106° | 3.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variation to The Great Chimney | Florence Peak | 5b | 2.8 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Sawtooth Peak | 1- | 6.8 km |
| Beckey Route | Spring Lake Wall | 4c | 7.9 km |
| That's A Sheer Cliff | Spring Lake Wall | 5c | 7.9 km |
| The One That Got Away | Spring Lake Wall | 6c | 7.9 km |
| A Fine and Pleasant Romp | Lost Canyon | 7a | 8.5 km |