Popple Peak, Mountain summit in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho.
Popple Peak rises to an elevation of 3,253 meters above sea level within the Drakensberg mountain range along the border between Lesotho and South Africa.
The mountain received its name in 1946 when Barry Anderson named it after John Poppleton, who attempted to reach the summit during a thunderstorm.
The peak stands within the Drakensberg range, known as uKhahlamba in Zulu language, where numerous San rock art sites document ancient civilizations.
The mountain presents technical climbing challenges throughout the year, with varying weather conditions affecting accessibility and requiring proper mountaineering equipment.
The peak forms part of an exclusive group of mountains classified as Khulus, peaks exceeding 3,000 meters that stand more than 1 kilometer from similar elevations.
GPS coordinates: -29.22874,29.40637
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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