Florence Peak (California)
| Florence Peak | |
|---|---|
Florence Peak and Franklin Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,437 ft (3,791 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 36°24′22″N 118°33′03″W / 36.406099525°N 118.550884247°W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Mineral King |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Simple scramble, class 2 |
Florence Peak is a mountain located on the Great Western Divide, a sub-range of the southern Sierra Nevada of California. It is located about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of the community of Silver City and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) from the roads end at Mineral King. It marks the southern boundary of Sequoia National Park. On the summit the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness, the John Krebs Wilderness and Golden Trout Wilderness meet.