Koip Peak
Mountain in the American state of California
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Koip Peak is a 12,968-foot-elevation (3,953-meter) summit in Mono County, California, in the United States.[3] It is located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, on land managed by Inyo National Forest. It is approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km) outside of Yosemite National Park's eastern boundary, and 1.0 mile (1.6 km) west of Parker Peak.
| Koip Peak | |
|---|---|
Southeast aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,968 ft (3,953 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 162 ft (49 m)[1] |
| Listing | Sierra Peaks Section[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°48′49″N 119°12′06″W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Koip Peak Location within California  Koip Peak Location within the United States | |
| Location | Mono County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Koip Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1919 by Walker Huber[4] |
| Easiest route | Hike from Koip Peak Pass, class 1[4] |
Koip is derived from a Western Numic name meaning "mountain sheep".[5] Bighorn sheep roam in the area.[6]
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Koip Peak is located in an alpine climate zone.[7] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Sierra Nevada mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the range.
Gallery
Koip Peak to the right of center
Snow-covered Koip Peak centered in back, flanked by Parker Peak (left) and Mount Lewis (right)
View from Koip Peak: Alger Lakes, Blacktop Peak, and distant Ritter Range
North aspects of Parker Peak (left), Koip Peak (right of center), and Kuna Peak (right) as seen from Mount Gibbs.
