Montgomery Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Montgomery Peak |
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Montgomery Peak (right) and Boundary Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,447 ft (4,099 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Listing | Desert Peaks Section List |
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 Montgomery Peak
Location in California
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| Parent range | White Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Boundary Peak |
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| Easiest route | Scramble, class 2 |
Montgomery Peak is a tall mountain located in the White Mountains of California, USA. It stands very close to Boundary Peak, which is the highest point in Nevada. Interestingly, Montgomery Peak is actually taller than Boundary Peak!
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Where is Montgomery Peak?
Montgomery Peak is found in Mono County, California. It's part of the beautiful White Mountains range. This mountain range stretches along the eastern side of California.
Its Neighbor: Boundary Peak
Montgomery Peak is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Boundary Peak. Boundary Peak is famous for being the highest mountain in the state of Nevada. Even though Boundary Peak is Nevada's highest, Montgomery Peak stands a bit taller.
The two peaks are located in different counties and states. Montgomery Peak is in Inyo County, California. Boundary Peak is in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
Climbing Montgomery Peak
Many people enjoy climbing Montgomery Peak. It's often climbed along with Boundary Peak because they are so close. The easiest way to reach the top is by a type of climbing called scrambling. This means you might need to use your hands sometimes, but it's not as difficult as rock climbing. The difficulty is rated as class 2.
The White Mountains Wilderness
Both Montgomery Peak and Boundary Peak are located within the Inyo National Forest. They are also part of the White Mountains Wilderness. A wilderness area is a special place where nature is protected. It means there are no roads or buildings, and people can enjoy the outdoors in a natural setting. This helps protect the plants and animals that live there.
