Kuna Peak, Mountain summit in Yosemite National Park, California, US
Description
Kuna Peak is a mountain summit in Yosemite National Park, California, rising to 13,002 feet (3,963 meters), making it the third highest peak in the park. The summit features steep rocky slopes and alpine terrain throughout.
History
The first documented ascent occurred in 1919 when Walter L. Huber reached the summit, marking the beginning of recorded mountaineering on this Sierra Nevada peak. Since then, the summit has attracted climbers drawn to explore its alpine character.
Culture
The name Kuna comes from a Shoshone word for fire, referring to the jagged rock formations at the summit that resemble flames.
Practical
The peak is accessed via the Mono Pass trailhead near Dana Meadows, with a route of roughly 19 miles requiring about 6,850 feet of elevation gain. Climbers should expect challenging terrain and high altitude conditions and plan the journey over multiple days.
Did you know?
Near the saddle connecting Kuna Peak to neighboring summits lie the remains of a B-24 aircraft that crashed in 1943. These historical remnants stand as a quiet reminder of an aviation accident at high altitude.
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