Mount Stanford, Mountain summit in Kings Canyon National Park, California, US.
Description
Mount Stanford is a summit in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California reaching approximately 13,979 feet with exposed granite peaks. The mountain displays the steep rocky terrain typical of this part of the range and stands as a prominent landmark in the landscape.
History
The peak was first climbed in 1896 by Professor Bolton Coit Brown who named it after Stanford University. This early ascent established it as a significant destination for mountaineers exploring the Sierra Nevada.
Culture
The peak forms part of the Sierra Peaks Section list, drawing mountaineers who seek to complete California's highest summits.
Practical
Climbers access this summit via the Onion Valley trailhead near the town of Independence on the eastern side of the mountains. Summer and early fall months offer the best window for climbing when snow has melted and the route is safest to navigate.
Did you know?
The summit sits on the Kings-Kern Divide and stands approximately 3.6 miles from University Peak, creating a geographical link between two educational institutions. This location makes it an interesting waypoint for hikers who want to combine several nearby peaks in a single journey.
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