Mount Tyndall, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Name: Mount Tyndall
Address: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, United States

#17 among attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mount Tyndall is a peak in the Mount Whitney region of the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. state of California. At 14,025 feet, it is the tenth highest peak in the state. The mountain was named in honor of the Irish scientist and mountaineer, John Tyndall. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1864Elevation: 14025 ftProminence: 1092 ftCoordinates: 36°39'20"N, 118°20'13"W

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Mount Tyndall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pacific Crest Trail, East Face, Footpath, Mount Carillon.

3.3 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pacific Crest Trail, Kings Canyon National Park
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Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
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Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Mountain
West Vidette, Kings Canyon National Park
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Mountain
Center Peak, Kings Canyon National Park
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5.2 miS
Mountain
Mount Young, Mount Whitney
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5.7 miW
Mountain
Mount Genevra
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Mountain
Mount Versteeg, Mount Whitney
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