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Mount Clarence King
Mount Clarence King is located in California
Mount Clarence King
Mount Clarence King
Location in California
Mount Clarence King is located in the United States
Mount Clarence King
Mount Clarence King
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation 12,867+ ft (3922+ m) NAVD 88
Prominence 1,149 ft (350 m)
Parent peak Mount Gould
Listing
  • SPS Emblem peak
  • Western States Climbers Star peak
Geography
Location Fresno County, California, U.S.
Parent range Sierra Nevada
Topo map USGS Mount Clarence King
Climbing
First ascent 1896 by Bolton C. Brown
Easiest route Technical, class 5.4

Mount Clarence King is a tall mountain located in the beautiful Kings Canyon National Park in California. It stands at over 12,867 feet (3,922 meters) high! This mountain is named after Clarence King, an important explorer and scientist. He helped map and study the land of California a long time ago.

Who Was Clarence King?

Clarence King was a very interesting person who loved exploring. He was part of the California Geological Survey, which was the first big project to study the geology of California. Think of it like a science team exploring and mapping the land.

King's Important Role

Later, Clarence King became the very first leader of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This is a major government agency that studies the Earth, its resources, and natural hazards. So, the mountain is named after a true pioneer in understanding our planet.

Where is Mount Clarence King?

Mount Clarence King is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The Sierra Nevada is a huge, long mountain range known for its stunning views and tall peaks.

Nearby Landmarks

The mountain is found along a smaller ridge called King Spur. It's located north of Mount Cotter and northeast of an area known as Gardiner Basin. To its west, you can find Sixty Lakes Basin and the famous John Muir Trail. The John Muir Trail is a long hiking path that goes through many beautiful parts of the Sierra Nevada.

First Climb to the Top

The first person known to climb Mount Clarence King was a talented artist named Bolton Brown. He was a painter and also made prints called lithographs.

An Early Achievement

Bolton Brown successfully reached the summit of Mount Clarence King in 1896. Climbing a tall mountain like this, especially back then, was a big adventure and a great achievement. It showed his skill and determination as an explorer.

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