Mount Abbot

Mount Abbot is a mountain summit in the Sierra Nevada located on the border between Inyo and Fresno counties. The peak features steep rocky slopes and several climbing routes across its rugged terrain.

The peak was named after Henry Larcom Abbot, a member of the Pacific Railroad Surveys team who explored California in 1855. The naming reflects the early railroad survey expeditions that shaped knowledge of the Sierra Nevada region.

Mount Abbot stands as part of both the Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List and Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List, attracting mountaineers throughout the year.

Climbers need advanced mountaineering skills, proper equipment, and careful weather monitoring before attempting the ascent. Weather conditions can change quickly, so thorough preparation and checking local conditions beforehand is important.

The peak extends across both Inyo and Fresno Counties, offering different approach routes and perspectives from each jurisdiction.

Location: Inyo County

Location: Fresno County

Elevation above the sea: 4,177 m

Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List

GPS coordinates: 37.38638,-118.78493

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44