| Eagle Peak | |
|---|---|
Three Brothers as seen from Valley Loop trail |
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| Elevation | 7,783 ft (2,372 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 379 ft (116 m) [2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, USA |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | [1] |
| Topo map | USGS Half Dome |
| Geology | |
| Type | granite rock |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous |
Eagle Peak is the highest of the Three Brothers,[3] a rock formation, above Yosemite Valley in California. This independent peak is located just east of El Capitan. John Muir considered the view from the summit to be "most comprehensive of all the views" available from the north wall.[4]
Eagle Peak can be reached by following the Upper Yosemite Falls and Eagle Peak trails. The hike is 6.0 miles (9.7 km) one way with a climb of over 3,500 feet (1,100 m). The trailhead is at Camp 4 near Yosemite Village. The trail passes near Yosemite Falls and affords many views of the valley.
The peak can be reached form the Tamarack Flat Campground located off the Tioga Pass Road. The hike, which follows the El Capitan trail most of the way, is 7.7 miles (12.4 km)[5] but the trailhead is at about 6,400 feet (2,000 m).
A third route starts at Yosemite Creek Campground (7,200 feet (2,200 m)). The trailhead is at the end of a very rough, single lane, 4-mile (6.4 km) road.