Mount Keith, Mountain peak in Sierra Nevada, California, United States.
Description
Mount Keith is a summit in the Sierra Nevada positioned between Mount Bradley and Junction Peak. The peak forms part of the boundary line separating Kings Canyon National Park from John Muir Wilderness.
History
The peak received its name in 1896 after William Keith, an artist and Sierra Club member. The first recorded ascent occurred in 1898 when mountaineers successfully reached the summit via the Northwest Face.
Culture
Helen Gompertz named the mountain in July 1896 after William Keith, recognizing the contributions of this artist and Sierra Club member to California's natural heritage.
Practical
Reaching the summit requires solid hiking experience and basic scrambling skills over steep terrain with loose rock. Visitors should be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather and potential snow, especially in spring and fall seasons.
Did you know?
Water flowing from the mountain's slopes splits into two different river systems: the Kings River to the north and west through Bubbs Creek, and the Owens River to the east via Shepherd Creek. This hydrological divide makes the peak a notable point between watersheds.
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