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Unicorn Peak (California)

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Unicorn Peak is mountain peak, in Yosemite National Park, in the Tuolumne Meadows area
Unicorn Peak
Unicorn Peak, Cockscomb, Echo Ridge and Cathedral Peak
Highest point
Elevation10,823 ft (3,299 m) NAVD 88
Prominence103 ft (31 m)
Coordinates37°50′45″N 119°22′55″W / 37.84583°N 119.38194°W / 37.84583; -119.38194
Geography
LocationYosemite National Park, California, United States
Range coordinates
Parent rangeCathedral Range, Sierra Nevada
Geology
Rock ageCretaceous
Mountain typeGranite
Climbing
First ascentFrancis P. Farquhar and James Rennie in 1911
Easiest routeRock climb class 4

Unicorn Peak is a peak, in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park. Unicorn Peak is due east of Cathedral Peak, and the north summit is highest.

Unicorn Peak is part of the Cathedral Range.

All three of Unicorn Peak, Cockscomb Peak, and Cathedral Peak qualify as nunataks, islands that stood above the ice, when the last ice age created glaciers in the area. During the Tioga glaciation the peak projected above the glaciers, which carved and sharpened the peak's bases while plucking away at its sides.

On the area of Unicorn Peak

All of the following are at least close to Unicorn Peak:

Hiking and rock climbing

Many hike, at least the base of Unicorn Peak, and to nearby sites.

To the summit, the easiest route is to rock climb a class 4, though other routes are available.

References

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  2. ^ Burd, Bob. "Unicorn Peak, California, United States, North America". summitpost.org. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. "Unicorn Peak, California". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  4. Field, Derek (2015-10-06). "Unicorn Peak (10,910′) & Cockscomb Peak (11,065′) via Unicorn-Cockscomb Traverse (Class-5 Scramble)". fieldofadventures.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  5. Huber, N. King (1987). "The Geologic Story of Yosemite National Park". yosemite.ca.us. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  6. Gregory, Candace (September 10, 2017). "Hiking up the Glacier Canyon Trail to Dana Plateau". sierranewsonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  7. "Unicorn Peak". mapcarta.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  8. "Elizabeth Lake Trail, Yosemite National Park". americansouthwest.net. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  9. "Day Hikes in Tuolumne Meadows". National Park Service. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  10. "Best Hiking Trails Near Unicorn Peak". gaiagps.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  11. "Elizabeth Lake". yosemitehikes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  12. niroyb (September 27, 2015). "The Roof". mountainproject.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.

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