Donohue Peak
Mountain in eastern Yosemite National Park, near Tuolumne Meadows
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Donohue Peak is a mountain, in the northern part of Yosemite National Park. Donohue Peak is along Yosemite National Park's eastern border, in the area of Tuolumne Meadows.[3]
Prominence463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates37°46′30″N 119°13′50″W[1]
| Donohue Peak | |
|---|---|
Backside of Donohue Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,023 ft (3,665 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Listing | Highest mountains of Yosemite NP |
| Coordinates | 37°46′30″N 119°13′50″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Donohue Peak Location within California  Donohue Peak Location within the United States | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | In 1895, by Sergeant Donohue, on a horse[2] |
| Easiest route | class 1 and class 2, northwest face |
On Donohue Peak's particulars
Both Donohue Pass and Lyell Canyon are nearby, as is Mount Andrea Lawrence, Johnson Peak and Rodgers Peak. Mount Ritter is south, and a bit east.[4] The John Muir Trail passes near.[5][6][7]
Donohue Peak is also near all of[8]
| Mountain | Distance |
|---|---|
| Peak 12223 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| Blacktop Peak | 3.7 miles (6.0 km) |
| Kuna Peak | 4.8 miles (7.7 km) |
| Koip Peak | 5.0 miles (8.0 km) |
| Mount Lyell | 5.4 miles (8.7 km) |
| Kuna Crest South | 5.6 miles (9.0 km) |
