Record SL-671410 · Wikidata Q5464867
Folsom Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,845
m
9,334 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
44.8727° N,
110.5474° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaFolsom Peak, elevation 9,334 feet (2,845 m), is a mountain peak in the Washburn Range of Yellowstone National Park. The peak was named in 1895 by geologist Arnold Hague to honor David E. Folsom, a member of the Cook–Folsom–Peterson Expedition of 1869. Folsom, Peterson and Cook were some of the first explorers of the Yellowstone region to publish their explorations.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Peak | 2,904 m | NE 64° | 3.9 km |
| Cook Peak | 2,973 m | SW 213° | 4.0 km |