Donohue Pass
Mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, California
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Donohue Pass is a high mountain pass on the boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Its elevation is 11,066 feet (3,373 m).[1] It is situated between Mount Lyell and Donohue Peak. The John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail both transverse the pass. Following the John Muir Trail, the pass is 6.3 miles (10.1 km) from Thousand Island Lake, and 12.8 miles (20.6 km) from Tuolumne Meadows.[2] Donohue Pass is the sixth highest pass of the ten named passes on the John Muir Trail.
Traversedby
LocationMono / Tuolumne counties, California, U.S
| Donohue Pass | |
|---|---|
Ritter Range near Pacific Crest Trail South of Donahue Pass | |
  Donohue Pass Location within California  Donohue Pass Location within the United States | |
| Elevation | 11,066 ft (3,373 m)[1] |
| Traversed by | |
| Location | |
| Location | Mono / Tuolumne counties, California, U.S |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°45′37″N 119°14′55″W[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Koip Peak |
The pass and Donohue Peak were named in 1895 for Sergeant Donohue, Troop K, 4th Cavalry who made the first ascent of the peak.[3]
