Mount Kaweah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Kaweah |
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Mount Kaweah from Red Spur, circa 1932
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,807 ft (4,208 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,027 ft (618 m) |
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 Mount Kaweah
Location in California
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| Parent range | Great Western Divide, Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Triple Divide Peak |
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| First ascent | September 1881 by Frederick H. Wales, William B. Wallace and James W. A. Wright |
| Easiest route | Hike, class 1 |
Mount Kaweah is a tall mountain in California. It is located in Sequoia National Park. This mountain is part of the Kaweah Peaks Ridge. This ridge is connected to the Great Western Divide. Mount Kaweah is 13,807 feet (4,208 meters) high. It is the tallest peak on the Kaweah ridge.
How Mount Kaweah Got Its Name
Mount Kaweah gets its name from the Kaweah River. This river starts near the Kaweah Peaks Ridge. However, the water from the Kaweahs actually flows into the Kern River.
The Kaweah River was named after the Kawai tribe. They were part of the Yokuts people. The Yokuts were a group of Native Americans. They used to be known as Mariposa.
Unique Trees on Mount Kaweah
A special kind of tree grows on the southern slopes of Mount Kaweah. This tree is called the Foxtail pine. It is a rare type of pine tree.
Mount Kaweah: A High Peak in the Sierra Nevada
Mount Kaweah is the highest mountain in the southwest part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
