Mount Florence, Mountain summit in Madera County, California, US.
Mount Florence rises to an elevation of 3,831 meters in the Sierra Nevada range, marking the southern boundary of Sequoia National Park.
The mountain bears the name of Florence Hutchings, who entered history as the first white child born in Yosemite Valley.
The peak stands at the intersection of three protected areas: Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness, John Krebs Wilderness, and Golden Trout Wilderness.
Reaching the summit requires a minimum trek of 26 miles from the nearest trailhead with 6,000 feet of total elevation gain.
Mount Florence ranks as the seventh-highest peak in Yosemite National Park and third-highest in the Cathedral Range of California.
Location: Madera County
Elevation above the sea: 3,831 m
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 37.73972,-119.31611
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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