Clark Range View (G6)
The perfect vantage point to take in the incredible majesty of this subrange of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Clark Range View (G6) Details
From this viewpoint, the Clark Range is visible from across the canyon. The Range extends from a north-south direction from Quarzite Peak to Triple Divide Peak and is named after Galen Clark, the first guardian of the Yosemite Grant and the first European American to discover the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia trees. The Merced Peak is the highest in the range at 11,726 feet. Also visible are Mt. Clark (11,527 feet), Rafferty Peak (11,000 feet), Mt. Starr King (9,092 feet), Gray Peak (11,573 feet), and Red Peak (11,699 feet). Roadside marker: G6
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Glacier Point Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Clark Range View (G6)
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0.2 mi away
Pothole Meadows (G7)
This meadow is named for the unusual round pools of water that form here in spring and summer months.
0.5 mi away
Mono Meadow Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to Mono Meadow and is located off of Glacier Point Road.
0.5 mi away
Mono Meadow
This secluded woodland path is an easy stroll through a meadow and fire-damaged pine forests.
1.1 mi away
Ostrander Lake Trailhead
There is a small, semi-permanent pit toilet located at the trailhead parking lot.
1.1 mi away
Bridalveil Creek
This trail wanders through pine forests and green meadows and is a pleasant, uncrowded walk in the woods.
