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Há 2 dias · Chart showing the relationship between the 100 peaks with highest prominence in the world. (In the SVG version, hover over a peak to highlight its parent(s) and click it to view its article.)
Há 4 dias · The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail in the Sierra Nevada, California. The Pacific Crest Trail passes at close range the snowcapped peaks of Mounts Whitney, Shasta, Hood, Rainier, and others. Its highest point is Forester Pass (13,180 feet [4,017 metres]) near Mount Whitney.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Há 23 horas · This list includes significant mountain peaks located in the United States arranged alphabetically by state, district, or territory. The highest peak in each state, district or territory is noted in bold. For state high points that are not mountains, see List of U.S. states and territories by elevation .
Há 3 dias · The Sierra Nevada is an asymmetrical range with its crest and high peaks decidedly toward the east. The peaks range from 11,000 to 14,000 feet (3,350 to 4,270 metres) above sea level, with Mount Whitney, at 14,494 feet (4,418 metres), the highest peak in the coterminous United States.
Há 5 dias · The mountain is essentially a giant block of granite that was lifted above Earth’s crust during a period of tectonic activity that began about 60 million years ago. It rises abruptly some 18,000 feet (5,500 metres) from Denali Fault at its base to the higher, more southerly of its two summits.
Há 2 dias · Unlike the East Face, which makes challenging traverses between long sections of 3rd class, the East Buttress climbs a sustained arête with short 5.6 or 5.7 sections on almost every pitch. The route involves 20-foot doses of steep and exposed terrain between sections of ledgy climbing.
Há 5 dias · 13) Take on the Tallest Peak in the Contiguous US, Mount Whitney – Just two hours south of Mammoth Lakes lies the tallest peak in California and the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney. If you’re feeling up for an adventure, you can day hike Mount Whitney or backpack the Mount Whitney Trail.
