Mount Mendel, Mountain peak in Kings Canyon National Park, California, United States.
Mount Mendel rises to 13,710 feet with a prominence of 550 feet, standing as a granite formation in the Evolution Region of Sierra Nevada.
The first recorded ascent of Mount Mendel occurred on July 15, 1930, when Jules Eichorn, Glen Dawson, and John Olmstead reached its summit.
The mountain bears the name of Gregor Mendel, the geneticist, as part of a series of peaks named after important figures in evolutionary science.
Climbers access Mount Mendel through the Lamarck Col cross-country trail from North Lake trailhead, requiring wilderness permits for overnight stays.
The north face of Mount Mendel features Ice Nine, a technical ice climbing route extending over 1,000 feet with sections reaching 75-degree angles.
Location: California
Location: Fresno County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 37.17490,-118.68232
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52
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