| Gaylor Peak | |
|---|---|
 North aspect, from Upper Gaylor Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,004 ft (3,354 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 484 ft (148 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | False White Mountain (12,002 ft)[3] |
| Isolation | 1.95 mi (3.14 km)[3] |
| Listing | Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List[4] |
| Coordinates | 37°55′09″N 119°15′56″W / 37.9190971°N 119.2655456°W[5] |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Andrew Jack Gaylor |
| Geography | |
  Gaylor Peak Location in California  Gaylor Peak Gaylor Peak (the United States) | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park Tuolumne / Mono counties California, United States |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Tioga Pass |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Fault block |
| Rock type | Metamorphic rock[6] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 2[3] |
Gaylor Peak is an 11,004-foot (3,354-meter) mountain summit located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in northern California, United States.[5] The peak is positioned on the boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Inyo National Forest, and it also lies on the border between Mono County and Tuolumne County. The peak rises prominently above Tioga Pass and Tioga Lake, with a notable topographic relief, as the summit stands approximately 1,400 feet (430 meters) above the lake within a distance of one-half mile (0.80 km).
Gaylor Peak is a popular hiking destination, particularly during the summer months, due to its accessibility. Hikers can reach the summit via the Gaylor Lakes Trail, a two-mile route that begins at State Route 120, which runs along the eastern base of the peak.[7] The peak's geological composition consists of metamorphic rock, and it is classified as a fault block mountain.[7]
The peak is named after Andrew Jack Gaylor, though detailed historical information about the naming is limited. The mountain is listed on the Vagmarken Club's Sierra Crest List, recognizing notable summits in the region.[4]
The easiest route to the summit is a Class 2 hike on the Yosemite Decimal System scale, which indicates that the climb involves simple scrambling without the need for specialized climbing equipment.[3]
- ^ R. J. Secor, The High Sierra Peaks, Passes, Trails, 2009, Third Edition, Mountaineers Books, ISBN 9781594857386.
- ^ "Gaylor Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Gaylor Peak - 11,004' CA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Vagmarken Sierra Crest List". Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Gaylor Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ Marc J. Soares (2003), 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park, Mountaineers Books, ISBN 9780898868678, p.170
- ^ a b Marc J. Soares (2003), 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park, Mountaineers Books, ISBN 9780898868678, p. 170