Dana-Gibbs View (T36)
From this point, you can view both Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs in the distance.
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Dana-Gibbs View (T36) Details
Mount Dana is the second highest peak (after Mount Lyell) in the Park, at an elevation of 13,061 feet. It is a popular hiking destination because of its beautiful summer wildflower gardens. It is named for James Dana of Yale University, a geologist who made pioneering studies of mountain-building, volcanic activity. He also studied the origin and structure of continents and oceans around the world. Mount Gibbs is located next to Mount Dana, however, it sees only a fraction of hikers compared to Mount Dana. Roadside marker: T36
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dana-Gibbs View (T36)
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0.3 mi away
Lodgepole Pine Forest (T37)
This variety of pine (Pinus contorta) is one of the most common trees found in Yosemite National Park.
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Mono Pass
This historic, trans-Sierra trail climbs to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet).
0.3 mi away
Mono Pass Trailhead
This trailhead serves the trail of Mono/Parker Pass.
0.4 mi away
Dana Fork (T34)
Running along side Highway 120, this Fork is very accessible to visitors who enjoy fishing for native trout.
0.4 mi away
Mono Trail (T35)
An interpretive sign located here describes the old Native American trail over Mono Pass.
