Parsons Peak, Yosemite National Park

#127 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

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Parsons Peak is a mountain in Yosemite National Park and the Cathedral Range of California's Sierra Nevada. The peak, located on the Madera–Tuolumne county line, rises to an elevation of 12,153 feet. The mountain has a ridge extending northwest from the summit. On this ridge is a point, referred to as Parsons Peak-Northwest Ridge, which rises to an elevation of about 8,848 feet and at this point the boundaries of Mariposa, Tuolumne, and Madera counties meet. This point is the highest point in Mariposa County. The summit of Parsons Peak is just outside Mariposa County. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1931Elevation: 12153 ftProminence: 624 ftCoordinates: 37°46'37"N, 119°18'29"W

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Parsons Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mammoth Peak, Mount Lyell, Cockscomb, Johnson Peak.

5.9 miNE
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
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Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
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Memorial
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