Gaylor Peak
| Gaylor Peak | |
|---|---|
North aspect, from Upper Gaylor Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,004 ft (3,354 m) |
| Prominence | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Parent peak | False White Mountain (12,002 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.95 mi (3.14 km) |
| Listing | Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List |
| Coordinates | 37°55′09″N 119°15′56″W / 37.9190971°N 119.2655456°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Andrew Jack Gaylor |
| Geography | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park Tuolumne / Mono counties California, United States |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Tioga Pass |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Fault block |
| Rock type | Metamorphic rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 2 |
Gaylor Peak is an 11,004-foot (3,354-meter) mountain summit located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in northern California, United States. The peak is positioned on the boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Inyo National Forest, and it also lies on the border between Mono County and Tuolumne County. The peak rises prominently above Tioga Pass and Tioga Lake, with a notable topographic relief, as the summit stands approximately 1,400 feet (430 meters) above the lake within a distance of one-half mile (0.80 km).
Gaylor Peak is a popular hiking destination, particularly during the summer months, due to its accessibility. Hikers can reach the summit via the Gaylor Lakes Trail, a two-mile route that begins at State Route 120, which runs along the eastern base of the peak. The peak's geological composition consists of metamorphic rock, and it is classified as a fault block mountain.
The peak is named after Andrew Jack Gaylor, though detailed historical information about the naming is limited. The mountain is listed on the Vagmarken Club's Sierra Crest List, recognizing notable summits in the region.
The easiest route to the summit is a Class 2 hike on the Yosemite Decimal System scale, which indicates that the climb involves simple scrambling without the need for specialized climbing equipment.