Mount Hoffmann

Mount Hoffmann is a summit in Mariposa County within Yosemite National Park in California. The peak displays prominent granite cliffs and rocky formations that characterize its slopes.

The mountain was named for Charles F. Hoffmann, a cartographer with the California Geological Survey who explored the Sierra Nevada in the mid-1800s. Its recorded ascent by John Muir in 1869 established the peak as a landmark in California mountaineering history.

The mountain sits within Yosemite National Park and draws hikers and photographers year-round who come to experience its location among granite peaks. Its position at the park's center makes it a reference point for many who explore the surrounding wilderness.

The climb follows a trail roughly 12 kilometers long from Tioga Pass Road that passes near May Lake. Hikers should prepare for steep terrain, loose rocks, and changing weather conditions typical of high mountain areas.

The peak reaches just over 10,800 feet elevation, making it tall enough to offer broad views of surrounding granite peaks and high country. From this height, hikers can see far into the heart of the park on clear days.

Location: Mariposa County

GPS coordinates: 37.84671,-119.51062

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05