Forsyth Peak (California)

Forsyth Peak
North aspect, reflected in Stella Lake
Highest point
Elevation11,177 ft (3,407 m)
Prominence1,077 ft (328 m)
Parent peakTower Peak (11,755 ft)
Isolation2.0 mi (3.2 km)
Coordinates38°09′27″N 119°34′51″W / 38.1575127°N 119.5809295°W / 38.1575127; -119.5809295
Naming
EtymologyWilliam W. Forsyth
Geography
Forsyth Peak
Location in California
Forsyth Peak
Forsyth Peak (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyTuolumne
Protected areaYosemite National Park
Parent rangeSierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Tower Peak
Geology
Rock ageCretaceous
Mountain typeFault block
Rock typeGranitic
Climbing
First ascent1937
Easiest routeclass 2

Forsyth Peak is an 11,177-foot-elevation (3,407-meter) mountain summit located in Tuolumne County, California, United States.