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Kuna Peak
Shacks on Route 395 with the Kuna Peak, Parker Peak and Mt. Dana mountains in the distance, located a few miles from Yosemite National Park in California LCCN2013633176.tif
Kuna Peak, Parker Peak and Mt. Dana in the distance
Highest point
Elevation 13,008 ft (3,965 m) NAVD 88
Prominence 1,922 ft (586 m)
Listing Western States Climbers Emblem peak
Geography
Kuna Peak is located in California
Kuna Peak
Kuna Peak
Location in California
Location Mono and Tuolumne counties, California, U.S.
Parent range Kuna Crest, Sierra Nevada
Topo map USGS Koip Peak
Climbing
First ascent 1919 by Walter L. Huber
Easiest route Traverse from Koip Peak, class 2

Kuna Peak is a tall mountain in California, in the United States. It sits right on the border between Mono and Tuolumne counties. This peak is the highest point on a mountain range called Kuna Crest.

Kuna Peak is very high, reaching about 13,008 feet (3,965 meters) into the sky. This makes it one of the tallest mountains in California. It is also the third-highest mountain found within Yosemite National Park.

What's in a Name?

The name Kuna likely comes from an old Native American language called Shoshonean. In the local Mono dialect, the word means "firewood."

When you look at the top of Kuna Peak, you might see many sharp, jagged rocks. These rocks can look a bit like flames or pieces of firewood themselves. This might be why the mountain got its name.

Where is Kuna Peak?

Kuna Peak is surrounded by other mountains that are almost as tall. For example, Koip Peak is only about a mile to the east and is a little bit shorter.

The western side of Kuna Peak is part of the famous Yosemite National Park. The eastern side of the mountain is located in a protected area called the Ansel Adams Wilderness. This means both sides are beautiful natural places!

Nearby Places to Explore

Here are some other interesting places close to Kuna Peak:

Images for kids

  • Kuna Peak, north

    North aspect of Kuna Peak centered in the distance, as seen from Mount Gibbs.

  • View South from Mt Gibbs Summit

    North aspects of Parker Peak (left), Koip Peak (right of center), and Kuna Peak (right) as seen from Mount Gibbs.

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