Mount Powell, Mountain summit in Fresno County, United States.
Mount Powell rises to 4,073 meters along the Sierra Nevada crest, marking the boundary between Kings Canyon National Park and John Muir Wilderness.
Robert B. Marshall named this peak in 1911 to honor John Wesley Powell, while the first recorded ascent occurred in 1925 by Walter Huber and James Rennie.
The mountain holds three distinct summits, each referenced as Mount Powell in various documents, leading to ongoing discussions about geographical naming conventions.
Climbers access the peak through Sabrina Basin trail, passing multiple lakes before reaching the Thompson Glacier for the final ascent.
The summit contains remnants of Powell Glacier on its northern face, which has diminished substantially due to temperature changes over recent decades.
Location: Fresno County
Location: Inyo County
Location: California
Elevation above the sea: 4,073 m
Part of: Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.13855,-118.63400
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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