Tresidder Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tresidder Peak |
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Northwest peak of Tresidder Peak or Peak 10,450 (in the center) and Southern peak of Tresidder Peak (to the right), seen from Pywiack Dome summit.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,605+ ft (3233+ m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 880 ft (268 m) |
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 Tresidder Peak
Location in California
Tresidder Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cathedral Range, Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Tenaya Lake |
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| First ascent | North arête, July 4, 1966, by Bruce Kinnison, Alan Zetterberg, and Pierre Zetterberg |
| Easiest route | Both the north and south arêtes are rock climbs (class 4) |
Tresidder Peak is a mountain located in Yosemite National Park, California. It is known for having two main summits, or peaks. These two peaks are about half a mile (800 meters) apart. The southern peak is the taller of the two.
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About Tresidder Peak
Tresidder Peak is part of the Cathedral Range within the larger Sierra Nevada mountain range. It stands tall in Mariposa County, California. The mountain offers amazing views of the surrounding wilderness in Yosemite.
The Two Peaks of Tresidder
Tresidder Peak has two distinct high points. The southern peak is the highest. Its exact height is not perfectly known, but it is somewhere between 10,605 feet (3,233 meters) and 10,645 feet (3,244 meters) above sea level.
The northern peak is also quite high. It is marked on maps as Peak 10,450, meaning it reaches an elevation of 10,450 feet (3,185 meters). Both peaks are popular spots for rock climbing. The easiest ways to climb them are along their ridges, which are rated as a YDS 4 difficulty.
Who Was Donald Tresidder?
Tresidder Peak is named after Donald Tresidder. He was a very important person at Stanford University, where he served as president for many years. Donald Tresidder also had a long and special connection with Yosemite National Park. He helped manage the park's operations for a long time. Naming a peak after him honors his contributions to both education and the national park system.
Exploring the Area
Tresidder Peak is a "line parent" to Clouds Rest. This means it is a higher point that connects to Clouds Rest through a ridge. This connection helps define the landscape of the area.
The beautiful Cathedral Lakes are also located very close to Tresidder Peak. These lakes are a popular destination for hikers and backpackers in Yosemite. They offer stunning scenery and a chance to experience the park's natural beauty up close.
