Mount Baxter (California)
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| Mount Baxter | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 13,125 ft (4,000 m) |
| Location | California, USA |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Prominence | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Kearsarge Peak |
| Type | granite |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous |
| First ascent | 1905 by George Davis |
| Easiest route | scramble |
Mount Baxter is a peak along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA. Mount Baxter lies within the John Muir Wilderness, just north of Baxter Pass.
A flock of protected bighorn sheep live in the vicinity of Mount Baxter. Because of this, access to Mount Baxter is limited to December 15 through July 1 of every year.
Mount Baxter is to the northeast of the Rae Lakes, a popular backpacking destination along the John Muir Trail.
Mount Baxter was probably named after John Baxter, a rancher in Owens Valley.
[edit] Reference
The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, and Trails, 2nd edition, R. J. Secor, ISBN 0-89886-625-1
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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