Donohue Peak (Yosemite) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Donohue Peak |
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Backside of Donohue Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,023 ft (3,665 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 463 ft (141 m) |
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 Donohue Peak
Location in California
Donohue Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada |
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| First ascent | In 1895, by Sergeant Donohue, on a horse |
| Easiest route | class 1 and class 2, northwest face |
Donohue Peak is a cool mountain located in the northern part of Yosemite National Park. It sits right along Yosemite's eastern edge, in a beautiful area called Tuolumne Meadows. This peak is a great spot for adventurers and nature lovers!
Exploring Donohue Peak
Donohue Peak is part of the amazing Sierra Nevada mountain range. It stands tall at 12,023 feet (about 3,665 meters) above sea level. Imagine the views from up there!
What's Around Donohue Peak?
This mountain is surrounded by many other interesting places. Nearby, you'll find Donohue Pass and the lovely Lyell Canyon. Other peaks close by include Mount Andrea Lawrence, Johnson Peak, and Rodgers Peak.
The famous John Muir Trail, a long-distance hiking path, also passes very close to Donohue Peak. This trail is popular with hikers who want to explore the stunning wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.
Other mountains not too far from Donohue Peak include:
- Peak 12223, about 1 mile (1.6 km) away
- Blacktop Peak, about 3.7 miles (6 km) away
- Kuna Peak, about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) away
- Koip Peak, about 5.0 miles (8 km) away
- Kuna Crest South, about 5.6 miles (9 km) away
- Mount Lyell, about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) away
Climbing Donohue Peak
If you're into climbing, Donohue Peak offers some fun challenges. The easiest ways to climb it are rated as class 1 and class 2. These ratings are part of the Yosemite Decimal System, which tells climbers how difficult a route is. A YDS 1 climb is like walking on a trail, while a YDS 2 might involve some easy scrambling where you use your hands a little. The northwest face is where you'll find these routes.
The first person to reach the top of Donohue Peak was Sergeant Donohue in 1895. And get this – he did it on a horse! That's a pretty unique way to conquer a mountain.
