Eagle Peak (Mariposa County, California)
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Eagle Peak is the highest of the Three Brothers
, a rock formation
, above Yosemite Valley
in California
. This independent peak is located just east of El Capitan
. John Muir
considered the view from the summit to be "most comprehensive of all the views" available from the north wall.
near Yosemite Village. The trail passes near Yosemite Falls
and affords many views of the valley.
The peak can be reached form the Tamarack Flat Campground located off the Tioga Pass Road
. The hike, which follows the El Capitan trail most of the way, is 7.7 miles (12.4 km) but the trailhead is at about 6400 feet (1,950.7 m).
A third route starts at Yosemite Creek Campground (7200 feet (2,194.6 m)). The trailhead is at the end of a very rough, single lane, 4 miles (6.4 km) road.
Three Brothers (Yosemite)
The Three Brothers is a rock formation, in Yosemite Valley, California, USA. It is located just east of El Capitan and consists of Eagle Peak , and Middle and Lower Brothers....
, a rock formation
Rock formation
This is a list of rock formations that include isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrops. These formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock...
, above Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of California, carved out by the Merced River. The valley is about long and up to a mile deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. This independent peak is located just east of El Capitan
El Capitan
El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith extends about from base to summit along its tallest face, and is one of the world's favorite challenges for rock climbers.The formation was...
. John Muir
John Muir
John Muir was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions...
considered the view from the summit to be "most comprehensive of all the views" available from the north wall.
Recreation
Eagle Peak can be reached by following the Upper Yosemite Falls and Eagle Peak trails. The hike is 6 miles (9.7 km) one way with a climb of over 3500 feet (1,066.8 m). The trailhead is at Camp 4Camp 4 (Yosemite)
Camp 4 is a campground in Yosemite National Park. It became notable after World War II as the hangout for rock climbers with many spending months there . It is located near Yosemite Falls, on the north side of the valley. There is a single parking lot at the campground, and no driveways connecting...
near Yosemite Village. The trail passes near Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak....
and affords many views of the valley.
The peak can be reached form the Tamarack Flat Campground located off the Tioga Pass Road
California State Route 120
State Route 120 , in northern California, runs between the Central Valley near Manteca, through Yosemite National Park, and ends at U.S. Route 6 in Mono County.-Route description:...
. The hike, which follows the El Capitan trail most of the way, is 7.7 miles (12.4 km) but the trailhead is at about 6400 feet (1,950.7 m).
A third route starts at Yosemite Creek Campground (7200 feet (2,194.6 m)). The trailhead is at the end of a very rough, single lane, 4 miles (6.4 km) road.