Sentinel Rock
| Sentinel Rock | |
|---|---|
A photo of Sentinel Rock in Yosemite Valley | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,038 ft (2,145 m) |
| Coordinates | 37°43′44″N 119°35′40″W / 37.7288151°N 119.594331°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Half Dome |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Rock type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | June 30 - July 4, 1950 by Allen Steck and John Salathé |
| Easiest route | Circular Staircase (class 5.8) |
Sentinel Rock is a granitic peak in Yosemite National Park, California, United States. It towers over Yosemite Valley, opposite Yosemite Falls. Sentinel Rock lies 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northwest of Sentinel Dome.