Mount Clark
It is named for Galen Clark, an early explorer and the first guardian of Yosemite National Park.
Plan Around Mount Clark
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Mount Clark Details
Named for early explorer and Yosemite Valley preservationist Galen Clark, Mount Clark rises 11,527 feet in the Clark Range (also named for Galen). The peak can be reached via a long, steep hike from the Mono Meadow trailhead off Glacier Point Road.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Clark
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1.6 mi away
Gray Peak
Gray Peak is located in the middle of Yosemite's Clark Range.
3.0 mi away
Merced Lake Camp
A remote tent camp nestled by Merced Lake, offering a rustic overnight experience deep within Yosemite's backcountry.
4.6 mi away
Merced Peak
Merced Peak is the highest point in the Clark Range with an elevation of 11,726 feet.
4.9 mi away
Mount Starr King
A peak named for Thomas Starr King, a Unitarian preacher and political activist.
