Donohue Pass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Donohue Pass |
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Ritter Range near Pacific Crest Trail South of Donahue Pass
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| Elevation | 11,066 ft (3,373 m) |
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| Location | Mono / Tuolumne counties, California, U.S |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°45′37″N 119°14′55″W / 37.7602082°N 119.2484803°W |
| Topo map | USGS Koip Peak |
 Donohue Pass
Location in California
Donohue Pass
Location in the United States
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Donohue Pass is a very high mountain pass in California, United States. It sits right on the border between two famous natural areas: Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Think of it as a special pathway high up in the mountains!
This pass reaches an amazing height of 11,066 feet (about 3,373 meters) above sea level. It is located between two impressive mountains, Mount Lyell and Donohue Peak.
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Hiking Famous Trails at Donohue Pass
Donohue Pass is a key spot for hikers. Two very long and famous trails cross right over it. These are the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.
The John Muir Trail Experience
The John Muir Trail is a well-known hiking path. Donohue Pass is one of ten named passes along this trail. It is the sixth highest among them. If you are hiking the John Muir Trail, Donohue Pass is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) from Thousand Island Lake. It is also about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) from Tuolumne Meadows.
The Pacific Crest Trail Connection
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is an even longer trail. It stretches all the way from Mexico to Canada! Donohue Pass is an important part of the PCT route through California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Hikers on both trails get to experience the stunning views from this high pass.
How Donohue Pass Got Its Name
The pass and a nearby mountain, Donohue Peak, were named in 1895. They were named after a person called Sargent Donohue. He was part of Troop K, 4th Cavalry. Sargent Donohue was the first person known to climb Donohue Peak. Naming places after people who explored them was a common practice back then.
