Black Kaweah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black Kaweah |
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Black Kaweah is the leftmost peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,686+ ft (4,172+ m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 520 ft (158 m) |
| Parent peak | Red Kaweah |
| Listing | SPS Mountaineers peak |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sequoia National Park, Tulare County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada, Great Western Divide |
| Topo map | USGS Triple Divide Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 11, 1920 via West Ridge by Duncan McDuffie, Onis Brown, James Hutchinson |
| Easiest route | Moderate scramble, class 3 |
Black Kaweah is a tall mountain located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. It is part of the Kaweah Peaks Ridge and can be found inside Sequoia National Park. This mountain is known for some interesting natural features, including a special magnetic area and unique rock formations.
Discovering Black Kaweah
Black Kaweah stands at an impressive height of over 13,686 feet (4,172 meters). It is a well-known peak among mountaineers and hikers. The mountain is part of the Great Western Divide, a major ridge in the Sierra Nevada.
Climbing to the Top
The first time people successfully climbed Black Kaweah was on August 11, 1920. The climbers were Duncan McDuffie, Onis Brown, and James S. Hutchinson. They reached the summit by following the West Ridge. Today, the easiest way to climb Black Kaweah is considered a moderate scramble, which means it involves some climbing using your hands and feet, but it's not as difficult as technical rock climbing.
Amazing Natural Features
Black Kaweah has some cool secrets!
- Magnetic Mystery: Compasses near Black Kaweah can act a little strange. The mountain has a local magnetic disturbance. This means that a compass might point up to eight degrees differently than it should. It's like the mountain has its own small magnetic field!
- Fulgurites: You can also find special rocks called Fulgurites on the peak. Fulgurites are natural glass tubes that form when lightning strikes sand or rock. The intense heat from the lightning melts the material, creating these unique shapes. Finding them on Black Kaweah shows that lightning has struck the mountain many times over the years.
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Black Kaweah is the leftmost peak
