Mount Mills (California) facts for kids
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Mount Mills is the peak on the right, seen from south end of Little Lakes Valley
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,457 ft (4,102 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 451 ft (137 m) |
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 Mount Mills
Location in California
Mount Mills
Location in the United States
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| Location | John Muir Wilderness, Fresno / Inyo counties, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Abbot |
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| First ascent | August 1921 by Norman Clyde |
| Easiest route | Exposed scramble, class 3 |
Mount Mills is a very tall mountain in California. It's part of the amazing Sierra Nevada mountain range. This mountain is special because it's a "Thirteener," meaning it's over 13,000 feet high! It's also known as a California 4000 meter peak.
Mount Mills stands on the Sierra Crest, which is like the backbone of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You can find it north of Mount Abbot and south of Mono Pass. The mountain is inside the beautiful John Muir Wilderness area. Its peak, which is 13,457 feet (4,102 m) tall, marks the border between two California counties: Inyo County and Fresno County.
To the west of Mount Mills, you'll find an area called the Mono Recesses. This is a rugged and scenic part of the wilderness.
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History of Mount Mills
Who Was Mount Mills Named After?
Mount Mills was named to honor Darius Ogden Mills. He was a very important banker. Mr. Mills also founded the city of Millbrae, California. He even started a railroad called the Carson and Colorado Railroad.
When Was the Name First Used?
The name "Mount Mills" first appeared on a map in 1912. This was on the first edition of the Mt Goddard topographic map.
First Climbers to Reach the Top
The first recorded climb to the very top of Mount Mills happened in August 1921. A famous climber named Norman Clyde was the first to achieve this amazing feat. The easiest way to climb Mount Mills involves some tricky rock climbing, which climbers call a "scramble."
