Sentinel Peak (Inyo County, California) Explained

Sentinel Peak
Elevation Ft:9634
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1574
Prominence Ref:[2]
Isolation Mi:5.12
Parent Peak:Telescope Peak
Range:Panamint Range
Map:USA California#USA
Map Size:250
Label Position:left
Country:United States
State:California
Region:Inyo
Region Type:County
Part Type:Protected area
Part:Death Valley National Park
Coordinates:36.0967°N -117.0777°W
Topo:USGS Sentinel Peak
Easiest Route:Trail hike

Sentinel Peak is a 9634feet summit in Inyo County, California, United States. It is located near Panamint City, California. Sentinel Peak is the sixth-highest mountain of the Panamint Range,[1] and it is set within Death Valley National Park and the Mojave Desert. Precipitation runoff from this mountain's east slope drains to Death Valley via Johnson Canyon, whereas the west slope drains to Panamint Valley via Happy and Surprise canyons.

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Notes and References

  1. 3663 . Sentinel Peak, California . October 9, 2017.
  2. Web site: Sentinel Peak - 9,634' CA. listsofjohn.com. 2024-09-26.