Parsons Peak, Mountain summit in Yosemite National Park, United States.
Parsons Peak rises to 12,153 feet in elevation within the Cathedral Range of California's Sierra Nevada mountains between Madera and Tuolumne counties.
The mountain received its name from Edward Taylor Parsons, a Sierra Club director who contributed to conservation efforts in the early 1900s.
The peak serves as a meeting point for three California counties: Mariposa, Tuolumne, and Madera, marking the highest elevation in Mariposa County.
Visitors can reach the summit through a 5.6-mile hike along the John Muir Trail from Tuolumne Meadows, gaining 1,900 feet in elevation.
The northwest ridge of Parsons Peak extends to 8,848 feet, creating a natural boundary marker where three California counties intersect.
Location: Madera County
Location: Tuolumne County
GPS coordinates: 37.77687,-119.30765
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55
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