Mammoth Peak
| Mammoth Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,112 ft (3,692 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 37°51′19″N 119°15′49″W / 37.85528°N 119.26361°W NAVD 88 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California, United States |
| Parent range | Cathedral Range, Sierra Nevada |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Late Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | scramble, class 1-2 |
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Mammoth Peak is a mountain in the area of Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California. The summit is a class 1-2 cross-country hike that features river crossings and boulder scrambling. The peak lies at the northern end of the Kuna Crest and is close to California State Route 120. From the road, its summit appears rounded and quite rocky. Though Mammoth Peak is not as popular as other nearby peaks, its relatively easily accessed summit affords tremendous views of Mount Gibbs, Mount Dana, and Mount Lewis.