Koip Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Koip Peak |
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View from Koip Peak of the Alger lakes and Ritter Range
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,968 ft (3,953 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 162 ft (49 m) |
| Listing | Sierra Peaks Section |
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 Koip Peak
Location in California
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| Location | Mono County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Koip Peak |
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| First ascent | 1919 by Walker Huber |
| Easiest route | Hike from Koip Peak Pass, class 1 |
Koip Peak is a summit in Mono County, California, in the United States. It is located within Yosemite National Park. With an elevation of 12,968 feet (3,953 m), Koip Peak is the 160th highest summit in the state of California, and the mountain is the eight-highest, of Yosemite National Park.
Koip is derived from a Western Numic name meaning "mountain sheep". Bighorn sheep roam in the area.
Images for kids
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Koip Peak to the right of center
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View from Koip Peak: Alger Lakes, Blacktop Peak, and distant Ritter Range
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North aspects of Parker Peak (left), Koip Peak (right of center), and Kuna Peak (right) as seen from Mount Gibbs.
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