Emigrant Peaks

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Formed by flows of andesite mixed with water that erupted from the nearby Relief Peak vent. Horse Meadow road runs over the top as another reminder of mining in this area and the extreme measures that were taken to extract Tungsten. This is the highest point attainable in Emigrant by trail and the view is not to be missed as you have an up and down the Pacific Crest view.

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A metamorphic structure (compressed sea-bottom alluvial rock) that was pushed up by Sierra movements over the eons. Points of contact with the surrounding granite formations are where tungsten deposits are located and had been mined during WWII. Most of the infrastructure and abandoned equipment was removed in order for this area to attain Wilderness status.

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Access from Granite Dome, Upper Lewis Lake or Mosquito Pass. Looks a lot closer then it takes to get there from Upper Lewis Lakes. Another outstanding view point for Emigrant and Yosemite features.

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One of three passes at the top of Emigrant Wilderness. Emigrant and Bond Passes are all within a few miles. Gateway to the high country with spectacular views, hikes, climbs and star gazing. Interesting side note is that as you walk this pass you are on the divide of glacial and volcanic formations right at your footsteps.

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Remnant of topographic inversion where volcanic eruptions overflowed granatic river beds, and in this area buried gold. The first Sierra travelers also rested in the meadow below on their journey to Sonora.

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Named by Wheeler survey on its atlas sheet 56d, 1879-79. An obvious choice! Granite Dome is a massive piece of granite in the heart of the Emigrant Wilderness. It is the predominant mountain in this area with a smattering of picturesque lakes that provide both excellent camping and fishing opportunities. (Alpinist)

The landform's descriptive toponym was applied by the USGS, has been officially adopted by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, and has appeared in publications since at least 1899. This landform is the only one officially named "Granite Dome" in the United States despite being located just nine miles north of Yosemite National Park which is well known for its granite domes. (Wikipedia)

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Grizzly Peak is an ancient volcanic steam vent. The lower portion of the mountain is covered with a sandy light gray colored volcanic ash and the summit is crowned with interesting formations and arches of reddish brown volcanic rock. Possibly named during the 1891-96 Dardanelles survey as it showed on the first edition map in 1898. Nearby meadow and lakes appeared first on the Tower Peak map in 1956.

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Molo sits at the center of an alpine cirque of red and black volcanic cliffs that surround Soda Canyon. Access from Emigrant Meadow or Lost Lake. Numerous routes and excellent views into Soda Canyon, Kennedy Peak and Relief Peak in the distance.

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Volcanic peak on the divide between Deadman and Kennedy Creeks. Easiest access is via the Night Cap trail as you head from Lower to Upper Kennedy Meadows. Once you gain the first saddle by a large water tank, turn left and start scrambling. The trail is used to move cattle back and forth from Kennedy Lake and is worn out in many spots. Another access is via the Chipmunk Flat campground via a not often visited hanging valley.

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Series of 3 small granite dome peaks. Access from Lertora Lake for a nice day hike. Good views into Yosemite but watch your water rations, the available water quality in the nearby ponds is questionable. Great views across the valley of Haystack Peak and a considerable panorama of Emigrant Wilderness. Several examples of exfoliation in the area.

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Named after Charlie Sachse who mapped out early routes in the Emigrant while grazing cattle. Easy access from the back of Maxwell Lake. Southern exposure and steep drop is a playground for raptors riding the thermals

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Ridge above the Silver Creek Mine from the Huckleberry trail

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Non-named peak adopted by Mark z of zScapes having photographed it countless times as it is the first glimpse of the Emigrant Wilderness as you start the Huckleberry trail at Upper Kennedy Meadows