Unicorn Peak (California)

Unicorn Peak is a peak, in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park. Unicorn Peak is due east of Cathedral Peak, and the north summit is highest.[2]

Unicorn Peak
Unicorn Peak, Cockscomb, Echo Ridge and Cathedral Peak
Highest point
Elevation10,823 ft (3,299 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence103 ft (31 m)[1]
Coordinates37°50′45″N 119°22′55″W[1]
Geography
LocationYosemite National Park, California, United States
Range coordinates[1]
Parent rangeCathedral Range, Sierra Nevada
Geology
Age of rockCretaceous
Mountain typeGranite
Climbing
First ascentFrancis P. Farquhar and James Rennie in 1911
Easiest routeRock climb class 4

Unicorn Peak is part of the Cathedral Range.[3]

All three of Unicorn Peak, Cockscomb Peak, and Cathedral Peak qualify as nunataks, islands that stood above the ice, when the last ice age created glaciers in the area.[4] During the Tioga glaciation the peak projected above the glaciers, which carved and sharpened the peak's bases while plucking away at its sides.[5][6]

On the area of Unicorn Peak

All of the following are at least close to Unicorn Peak:[7]

Hiking and rock climbing

Many hike, at least the base of Unicorn Peak, and to nearby sites.[8][9][10][11]

To the summit, the easiest route is to rock climb a class 4,[2] though other routes are available.[12]

References
  1. "Unicorn Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  2. Burd, Bob. "Unicorn Peak, California, United States, North America". summitpost.org. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. "Unicorn Peak, California". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  4. Field, Derek (2015-10-06). "Unicorn Peak (10,910′) & Cockscomb Peak (11,065′) via Unicorn-Cockscomb Traverse (Class-5 Scramble)". fieldofadventures.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  5. Huber, N. King (1987). "The Geologic Story of Yosemite National Park". yosemite.ca.us. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  6. Gregory, Candace (September 10, 2017). "Hiking up the Glacier Canyon Trail to Dana Plateau". sierranewsonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  7. "Unicorn Peak". mapcarta.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  8. "Elizabeth Lake Trail, Yosemite National Park". americansouthwest.net. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  9. "Day Hikes in Tuolumne Meadows". National Park Service. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  10. "Best Hiking Trails Near Unicorn Peak". gaiagps.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  11. "Elizabeth Lake". yosemitehikes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  12. niroyb (September 27, 2015). "The Roof". mountainproject.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
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