Mount Darwin, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, United States
Mount Darwin reaches an elevation of 13,831 feet with steep rocky slopes, glacial formations, and diverse alpine vegetation across its terrain.
Australian geologists Ernest Clayton Andrews and Willard D. Johnson completed the first documented climb of Mount Darwin on August 12, 1908.
The mountain received its name in 1895 from Theodore Solomons and E.C. Bonner to honor Charles Darwin's contributions to natural science.
Climbers access the summit through established paths during summer months, with the West Face route offering class 3 climbing conditions.
The peak forms part of the Evolution Region, where surrounding mountains carry names of influential scientists from the evolution theory.
Location: Inyo County
Location: Fresno County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.16713,-118.67247
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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