Grizzly Peak (Mariposa County, California) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grizzly Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,222 ft (1,896 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 182 ft (55 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Half Dome |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1885 by Charles A. Bailey |
| Easiest route | Exposed scramble, class 3 |
Map showing Grizzly Peak
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.
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