Mount Gibbs, Mountain summit in Yosemite National Park, United States
Mount Gibbs extends across Tuolumne and Mono Counties, reaching an elevation of 12,779 feet with metamorphic rock formations along its slopes.
Frederick Law Olmsted and William Henry Brewer completed the first recorded ascent of Mount Gibbs on horseback in 1864 during their exploration mission.
The mountain bears the name of Oliver Wolcott Gibbs, a Harvard University professor and associate of geological surveyor Josiah Whitney.
Climbers access the peak via Tioga Pass Road from the west or through Bloody Canyon from the east, with routes classified as class 1 difficulty.
The mountain marks the boundary between Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Wilderness, standing as the sixth highest peak within Yosemite territory.
Location: Tuolumne County
Location: Mono County
Made from material: metamorphic rock
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.87715,-119.21182
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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