White Mountain (Yosemite) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids White Mountain
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Highest point
Elevation	12,057 ft (3,675 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	617 ft (188 m)
Geography
Location	Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County, California, U.S.
Parent range	Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada
Climbing
First ascent	1917 by Walter L. Huber

White Mountain is a tall mountain located in the northern part of Yosemite National Park. It stands near other well-known peaks like Mount Conness and Ragged Peak. This mountain is quite high, ranking as the 18th tallest mountain within Yosemite National Park.

Understanding White Mountain

It's easy to mix up White Mountain with other mountains that have similar names. It's important to know the difference between them:

• False White Mountain: This mountain is sometimes confused with White Mountain because of its name.
• White Mountain Peak: This is a completely different mountain. It is the third-highest mountain in all of California.

Climbing White Mountain

Climbing White Mountain is considered a Class 2 climb on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS). This means the climb is fairly easy. You might need to use your hands for balance sometimes, but you won't need special climbing gear like ropes. The first recorded climb to the top was in 1917 by Walter L. Huber.