Cockscomb (Tuolumne Meadows) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cockscomb |
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Budd Lake, Cockscomb in the background
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,065 ft (3,373 m) NAVD 88 |
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| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
Cockscomb is a cool mountain located in the beautiful Tuolumne Meadows area. It's part of Yosemite National Park in California.
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About Cockscomb Mountain
Cockscomb gets its name because it looks like a rooster's comb. This is especially true when you see it from the northwest side. It's in the wild part of the Yosemite Wilderness. Even though it's near famous peaks like Cathedral Peak, Matthes Crest, and Echo Peaks, Cockscomb is a great mountain to climb.
Cockscomb's Neighbors
Cockscomb is surrounded by other amazing natural spots. It's close to Echo Peaks, Unicorn Peak, Cathedral Peak, and Matthes Crest. You can also find beautiful lakes nearby, like Budd Lake and Elizabeth Lake.
Climbing Cockscomb Mountain
Climbing Cockscomb is an exciting adventure! None of the paths are easy walks. The simplest way to climb it is considered a Class 4 climb. This means you'll need to use your hands for balance and might face some tricky spots.
Cockscomb's Twin Summits
Cockscomb has two main tops, called summits. There's a west summit and an east summit. They are only about 10 feet (3 meters) apart, with a sharp dip between them. The west summit is a small spot, just big enough for two people. The east summit is a very narrow, sharp edge, which can be a bit dangerous.
It's hard to say which summit is taller because they are almost the same height. The west summit seems to be climbed more often. The east summit is known to be more challenging to reach. From both summits, you can enjoy amazing views of the surrounding park!
The Cathedral Traverse
The "Cathedral Traverse" is a famous climbing route that includes five different mountain tops. It's a long and challenging journey for experienced climbers.
Here are the peaks included in this traverse:
- It starts at the Southeast Buttress of Cathedral Peak.
- Next, climbers head south to reach the highest point of Echo Peak.
- Then, they skip some other Echo peaks to cross over to Echo Ridge.
- After that, they climb Cockscomb.
- The traverse finishes at Unicorn Peak.
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Cockscomb (left) and Echo Peaks (right)
