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Peter Peak (California)
Peter Peak is a mountain summit located west of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Fresno County, California, Fresno County of central California, United States. It is situated in northern Kings Canyon National Park, southwest of The Hermit (California mountain), The Hermit, and northwest of Mount McGee (California), Mount McGee, the nearest higher neighbor. Topographic relief is significant as the west aspect rises above South Fork San Joaquin River, Goddard Canyon in 1.5 mile. The John Muir Trail passes to the east, providing an approach. This geographical feature was named by the Sierra Club in 1938 in memory of one of their own, Peter Grubb (1919–1937), who made the first ascent of this peak in 1936. Peter died at Capri, age 18, while traveling on a bicycle tour of Italy. This mountain's name has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Climate According to the Köppen climate classification system, Peter Peak is located in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hermit (California Mountain)
The Hermit is a mountain summit located west of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in Fresno County of central California, United States. It is situated in northern Kings Canyon National Park, east of Emerald Peak, and west of Mount Darwin. Topographic relief is significant as the north aspect rises above Evolution Valley in less than one mile. The John Muir Trail passes to the east and north of this landmark, providing an approach. This geographical feature was named by Sierra Club explorer Theodore Solomons in 1895 as he wrote: "The traveler will be greatly attracted by a very sharp peak or butte that rises on the south wall. From its isolated position as viewed from the valley we called it the Hermit." Climate According to the Köppen climate classification system, The Hermit is located in an alpine climate zone. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Sierra Nevada mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |