Tinker Knob
| Tinker Knob | |
|---|---|
Northwest aspect, from Anderson Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,949 ft (2,728 m) |
| Prominence | 1,029 ft (314 m) |
| Parent peak | Granite Chief (9,010 ft) |
| Isolation | 3.18 mi (5.12 km) |
| Listing | Sierra Peaks Section |
| Coordinates | 39°14′41″N 120°17′06″W / 39.2446348°N 120.2849300°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | James A. Tinker |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California |
| County | Placer |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Granite Chief |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Pliocene |
| Mountain type | Volcanic vent |
| Rock type | Andesite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 2 hiking |
Tinker Knob is an 8,949-foot-elevation (2,728-meter) mountain summit in Placer County, California, United States.