Mount Clark

It is named for Galen Clark, an early explorer and the first guardian of Yosemite National Park.

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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.

3.1 mi away

Red Peak

Receives its name for the red coloration of the rock.

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.