Kings Canyon National Park

Peaks and passes in Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon National Park is home to some of the most dramatic topographic relief in the Sierra Nevada. This collection highlights the park's formidable geology, ranging from the 11,955-foot Muir Pass to the sheer granite walls of Muro Blanco and the Great Cliffs. The list includes prominent summits like the 13,660-foot Midway Mountain on the Great Western Divide and Charlotte Dome, a renowned backcountry climbing site. These landmarks define the rugged wilderness of the High Sierra and the deep glacial canyons of the Kings River.

Kings Canyon Peaks and Passes — Map

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Muir Rock

A large granite slab on the banks of the South Fork Kings River, used by naturalist John Muir as a platform for outdoor lectures in the late 19th century.

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B

Muir Pass

Muir Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada of California, United States, in Kings Canyon National Park.

C

Muro Blanco

A long, white granite cliff wall stretching along the South Fork Kings River, known for its steep terrain and difficult cross-country access.

D

Slide Bluffs

Steep granite cliffs located above the Kings River, characterized by dramatic rockfall scars and glacial polishing.

E

Great Cliffs

Massive granite walls rising sharply above the Middle Fork of the Kings River in the heart of the park's wilderness.

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F

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks is a double summit, in Sequoia National Park, California, United States. The highest has an elevation of 10,463 feet.

G

Mount Solomons

Mount Solomons is a peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the U.S. state of California.

H

East Vidette

A 11,568-foot peak located near the junction of the John Muir and Bubbs Creek trails, recognized for its distinct pyramidal shape.

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Midway Mountain

A 13,660-foot summit on the Great Western Divide, situated on the boundary between Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

J

Sugarloaf

A prominent 8,002-foot granite dome located in the Sugarloaf Valley, accessible via the Sugarloaf Trail.

K

Mitchell Peak

A 10,365-foot peak offering 360-degree views of the High Sierra, accessible via a trail from Marvin Pass.

L

South Guard

A 13,224-foot peak located at the southern end of the Gardiner Basin, south of Mount Gardiner.

M

Mount Silliman

An 11,188-foot peak on the boundary of Sequoia and Kings Canyon, offering expansive views of the Great Western Divide.

N

Barton Peak

A 10,318-foot peak situated in the remote backcountry near the Roaring River drainage.

O

Charlotte Dome

A major granite dome rising 1,500 feet above Charlotte Creek, recognized as a premier backcountry rock climbing destination.

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Buck Peak

A 9,150-foot summit located south of the Kings River, providing views of the deep glacial canyon below.

Q

Sentinel Dome

A granite dome rising above the Cedar Grove area, offering views of the South Fork Kings River canyon floor.

R

Munger Peak

A 12,110-foot peak located along the Monarch Divide in a remote section of the park's wilderness.

S

Goat Mountain

A 12,207-foot peak on the Monarch Divide, marking a high point between the Middle and South Forks of the Kings River.

T

Mount Hutchings

A 10,785-foot peak overlooking the Cedar Grove section of the park, accessible via the steep Copper Creek Trail.

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