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{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Clouds Rest
| name = Clouds Rest
| photo = Clouds Rest arete.jpg
| photo = Clouds Rest with Half Dome in the background.jpg
| photo_caption = The summit of Cloud's Rest.
| photo_caption = The summit of Clouds Rest.
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| elevation_ft = 9930
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| prominence_ft = 806
| prominence_ft = 806
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| parent_peak = [[Tresidder Peak]]<ref name="loj">{{cite loj |id=56520 |name=Clouds Rest |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>
| parent_peak = [[Tresidder Peak]]<ref name="loj">{{cite loj |id=56520 |name=Clouds Rest |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>
| topo_map = [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]] Tenaya Peak
| topo_map = [[USGS]] Tenaya Peak
| listing = [[Sierra Peaks Section]]<ref name="sps">{{cite sps |accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>
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| Western States Climbers Emblem peak<ref name="wsc">{{cite wsc |accessdate=2016-03-27}}</ref>
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| location = [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Mariposa County, California|Mariposa County]], [[California]], [[United States|U.S.]]
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| range = [[Sierra Nevada (U.S.)|Sierra Nevada]]
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| location = [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Mariposa County, California]], [[U.S.]]
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| map_caption = Location in California
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| range = [[Sierra Nevada]]
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'''Clouds Rest''' is a mountain in [[Yosemite National Park]] east northeast of [[Yosemite Village]], [[California]]. Although there are many peaks in the park having far greater elevation, Clouds Rest's proximity to the valley gives it a very high degree of visual prominence.
'''Clouds Rest''' is a mountain in [[Yosemite National Park]], located east-northeast of [[Yosemite Village]], [[California]]. Although there are many peaks in the park having far greater elevation, the proximity of Clouds Rest to the valley gives it a very high degree of visual prominence.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The summit can be reached by a {{convert|7.2|mi|adj=on}} trail hike from [[California State Route 120|Tioga Pass Road]] or a {{convert|9.4|mi|adj=on}} trail hike from [[Happy Isles]] by way of [[Little Yosemite Valley]]. There are also several technical routes available.<ref name="sp">{{cite summitpost |id=150422 |name=Clouds Rest |accessdate=2012-012-24}}</ref>
The summit can be reached by a {{convert|7.2|mi|adj=on}} trail hike from [[Tioga Pass Road]] or a {{convert|13|mi|adj=on}} trail hike from [[Happy Isles]] by way of [[Little Yosemite Valley]]. There are also several technical routes available.<ref name="sp">{{cite summitpost |id=150422 |name=Clouds Rest |accessdate=2016-03-26}}</ref>


Clouds Rest is an [[arête]], a thin, almost knife-like, ridge of rock formed when glaciers eroded away solid rock to form [[Tenaya Canyon]] and Little Yosemite Valley. The northwest face, mostly solid granite, rises {{convert|5000|ft|sigfig=3}} above [[Tenaya Creek]].
Clouds Rest is an [[arête]]; a thin, almost knife-like, ridge of rock formed when glaciers eroded away solid rock to form [[Tenaya Canyon]] and Little Yosemite Valley. The northwest face, mostly solid granite, rises {{convert|5000|ft|sigfig=3}} above [[Tenaya Creek]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:Half Dome and Clouds Rest.jpg|thumb|From [[Glacier Point]], the overall [[arête]] shape of Clouds Rest (behind Half Dome) becomes evident]]
Lafayette H. Bunnell, a medical doctor with the [[Mariposa Battalion]], notes that his party named the summit Clouds Rest because they returned to camp to avoid a snow storm after seeing "the clouds rapidly settling down to rest upon that mountain."<ref>
Lafayette H. Bunnell, a medical doctor with the [[Mariposa Battalion]], notes that his party named the summit Clouds Rest because they returned to camp to avoid a snow storm after seeing "the clouds rapidly settling down to rest upon that mountain."<ref>
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==Recreation==
==Recreation==
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There are three main ways to access the summit of Clouds Rest; via the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead off of CA-120 (commonly known as the Northeast Ridge Route); via the Happy Isles Trailhead in Yosemite Valley (commonly known as the South Slope); or via the Northwest Face of the mountain.<ref>
[[File:Summit of Clouds Rest.webm|thumb|Video illustrates the very narrow arête at the summit. Views of Yosemite valley can be seen on the right.]]
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There are three main ways to access the summit of Cloud’s Rest; via the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead off of CA-120 (commonly known as the Northeast Ridge Route); via the Happy Isles Trailhead in Yosemite Valley (commonly known as the South Slope); or via the Northwest Face of the mountain.<ref>
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{{cite web
| url = http://iiawt.com/mountains/clouds-rest/
| url = http://iiawt.com/mountains/clouds-rest/
| title = Cloud's Rest
| title = Cloud's Rest
| publisher = IIAWT
| website = IIAWT
| accessdate = 2014-03-24}}</ref>
| access-date = March 24, 2014
| url-status=dead
| archive-date=March 24, 2014
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324202919/http://iiawt.com/mountains/clouds-rest/
}}</ref>
The Sunrise Lakes Trail is a round trip hike of {{Convert|14.5|miles}} that begins at an elevation of {{Convert|8150|ft}} and gains {{Convert|1776|ft}} over {{Convert|7.25|miles}} to reach the summit at {{Convert|9926|ft}}. The summit has wide-ranging 360-degree panoramic views.<ref>
The Sunrise Lakes Trail is a round trip hike of {{Convert|14.5|miles}} that begins at an elevation of {{Convert|8150|ft}} and gains {{Convert|1776|ft}} over {{Convert|7.25|miles}} to reach the summit at {{Convert|9926|ft}}. The summit has wide-ranging 360-degree panoramic views.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.yosemitehikes.com/tioga-road/clouds-rest/clouds-rest.htm
| url = http://www.yosemitehikes.com/tioga-road/clouds-rest/clouds-rest.htm
| title = The Clouds Rest Trail
| title = Clouds Rest
| publisher = Yosemite Hikes
| website = YosemiteHikes.com
| accessdate = 2014-03-24}}</ref>
| access-date = March 24, 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Yosemite Valley, as seen from Cloud's Rest.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.5|A view of Yosemite Valley from the summit of Clouds Rest]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{cite gnis |id=254751 |name=Clouds Rest}}
* {{cite gnis |id=254751 |name=Clouds Rest}}


[[Category:Mountains of Yosemite National Park]]
[[Category:Mountains of Yosemite National Park]]
[[Category:Mountains of Mariposa County, California]]
[[Category:Mountains of Mariposa County, California]]
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[[Category:Mountains of Northern California]]




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Latest revision as of 14:41, 24 May 2024

Clouds Rest
The summit of Clouds Rest.
Highest point
Elevation9,930 ft (3,027 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence806 ft (246 m)[2]
Parent peakTresidder Peak[3]
Listing
Coordinates37°46′04″N 119°29′21″W / 37.767853889°N 119.489226925°W / 37.767853889; -119.489226925[1]
Geography
Clouds Rest is located in California
Clouds Rest
Clouds Rest
Location in California
Clouds Rest is located in the United States
Clouds Rest
Clouds Rest
Clouds Rest (the United States)
LocationYosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S.
Parent rangeSierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Tenaya Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail hike, class 1[4]

Clouds Rest is a mountain in Yosemite National Park, located east-northeast of Yosemite Village, California. Although there are many peaks in the park having far greater elevation, the proximity of Clouds Rest to the valley gives it a very high degree of visual prominence.

Geography

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The summit can be reached by a 7.2-mile (11.6 km) trail hike from Tioga Pass Road or a 13-mile (21 km) trail hike from Happy Isles by way of Little Yosemite Valley. There are also several technical routes available.[6]

Clouds Rest is an arête; a thin, almost knife-like, ridge of rock formed when glaciers eroded away solid rock to form Tenaya Canyon and Little Yosemite Valley. The northwest face, mostly solid granite, rises 5,000 feet (1,520 m) above Tenaya Creek.

History

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Lafayette H. Bunnell, a medical doctor with the Mariposa Battalion, notes that his party named the summit Clouds Rest because they returned to camp to avoid a snow storm after seeing "the clouds rapidly settling down to rest upon that mountain."[7]

Recreation

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There are three main ways to access the summit of Clouds Rest; via the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead off of CA-120 (commonly known as the Northeast Ridge Route); via the Happy Isles Trailhead in Yosemite Valley (commonly known as the South Slope); or via the Northwest Face of the mountain.[8] The Sunrise Lakes Trail is a round trip hike of 14.5 miles (23.3 km) that begins at an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,480 m) and gains 1,776 feet (541 m) over 7.25 miles (11.67 km) to reach the summit at 9,926 feet (3,025 m). The summit has wide-ranging 360-degree panoramic views.[9]

A view of Yosemite Valley from the summit of Clouds Rest

References

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  1. ^ a b "Clouds Rest". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
  2. ^ "Clouds Rest, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
  3. ^ "Clouds Rest". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  4. ^ a b "Sierra Peaks Section List" (PDF). Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  5. ^ "Western States Climbers Qualifying Peak List". Climber.org. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  6. ^ "Clouds Rest". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
  7. ^ Bunnell, Lafayette H. (1892). Discovery of the Yosemite (3rd ed.). OCLC 14454959.
  8. ^ "Cloud's Rest". IIAWT. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  9. ^ "Clouds Rest". YosemiteHikes.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
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