Grizzly Peak (Mariposa County, California) Explained

Grizzly Peak
Elevation Ft:6222
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:182
Location:Yosemite National Park
Mariposa County, California, U.S.
Map:California#USA
Map Size:240
Label Position:below
Range:Sierra Nevada
Coordinates:37.7296°N -119.5507°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Half Dome
First Ascent:1885 by Charles A. Bailey[3]
Easiest Route:Exposed scramble,

Grizzly Peak in Yosemite Valley is a promontory on the southwest wall below the popular Half Dome. It can be seen on the hike to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall, from northeastern Glacier Point, and various other locations in the Yosemite Valley. The top is not accessible by any trail, although rock climbers frequent the peak.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 36029 . Grizzly Peak, California . 2012-12-17.
  2. 1658676 . Grizzly Peak . 2012-12-17.
  3. G . 2009-08-04.
  4. 154001 . Grizzly Peak . 2016-03-27.