Record SL-639127 · Wikidata Q5350920
El Capitan
No list classifications
Elevation
3,018
m
9,902 ft
Prominence
437 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
43.9408° N,
114.9334° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEl Capitan (9,901 feet (3,018 m)) is a mountain in the western United States, in the Sawtooth Range of central Idaho. Located in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Blaine County, it is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south-southeast of Peak 10,052, its line parent. El Capitan is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) east of Snowyside Peak and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) west of McDonald Peak. It rises above the eastern end of Alice Lake, with a surface elevation of 8,600 feet (2,620 m) above sea level, accessed by the moderate trail from Pettit Lake at 7,000 feet (2,130 m).
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald Peak | 3,063 m | E 74° | 2.2 km |
| Perfect Peak | 3,130 m | SW 205° | 2.6 km |
| Parks Peak | 3,130 m | N 1° | 2.9 km |
| Snowyside Peak | 3,249 m | W 264° | 3.1 km |
| Sand Mountain | 2,916 m | NW 325° | 4.4 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Ridge | El Capitan | 5a | 135 m |
| TIPTOES | Finger of Fate | 6b+ | 9.8 km |
| Open Book | Finger of Fate | 5b | 9.8 km |
| Bino's Book | Finger of Fate | 5c | 9.8 km |