Mount Abbot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Abbot
Mount Abbot, showing the north couloir. Petit Griffon is the gendarme on the right.
Highest point
Elevation	13,710 ft (4,180 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	864 ft (263 m)
Listing	SPS Emblem peak Western States Climbers Star peak
Geography
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Location	Fresno / Inyo counties, California, U.S.
Parent range	Sierra Nevada
Topo map	USGS Mount Abbot
Climbing
First ascent	July 13, 1908 by Joseph N. Le Conte, James S. Hutchinson & Duncan McDuffie
Easiest route	Moderate scramble, class 3

Mount Abbot is a tall mountain in California, located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is part of the John Muir Wilderness, a special protected natural area. This mountain sits right on the border between two counties, Fresno and Inyo. It is found between two other mountains, Mount Mills and Mount Dade.

Naming the Mountain

Mount Abbot was named after a man named Henry Larcom Abbot. In 1855, he was part of a group called the Williamson party. This group was exploring California and Oregon to find the best routes for a new railroad. Henry Larcom Abbot later became a high-ranking officer in the United States Army. He retired in 1904 as a brigadier general.

First Climbers

The first recorded climb to the top of Mount Abbot happened on July 13, 1908. Three people made this historic climb: Joseph N. Le Conte, James S. Hutchinson, and Duncan McDuffie. The easiest way to climb Mount Abbot today is considered a moderate scramble. This means it involves some climbing over rocks but usually doesn't require special ropes or gear.

Images for kids

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  Sky pilot flowers growing on Mount Abbot at about 13,000 feet high.