Merced Peak
Merced Peak is the highest point in the Clark Range with an elevation of 11,726 feet.
Plan Around Merced Peak
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Merced Peak Details
The highest point in the Clark Range, 11,726-foot Merced Peak is in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. Close to the Ottoway Lakes, the mountain can be summited by following the Quartz Mountain trail over Chiquito pass, or from your choice of two Glacier Point Road trailheads.
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Nearby Parks Around Merced Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Merced Peak
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3.0 mi away
Gray Peak
Gray Peak is located in the middle of Yosemite's Clark Range.
4.6 mi away
Mount Clark
It is named for Galen Clark, an early explorer and the first guardian of Yosemite National Park.
7.2 mi away
Merced Lake Camp
A remote tent camp nestled by Merced Lake, offering a rustic overnight experience deep within Yosemite's backcountry.
8.2 mi away
Mount Starr King
A peak named for Thomas Starr King, a Unitarian preacher and political activist.
