Sentinel Peak (Inyo County, California)
| Sentinel Peak | |
|---|---|
North aspect, centered | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,634 ft (2,936 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,574 ft (480 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | Telescope Peak[2] |
| Isolation | 5.12 mi (8.24 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 36°05′48″N 117°04′40″W / 36.096666°N 117.077657°W[1] |
| Geography | |
Sentinel Peak Location in California Sentinel Peak Sentinel Peak (the United States) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo |
| Protected area | Death Valley National Park |
| Parent range | Panamint Range[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Sentinel Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike |
Sentinel Peak is a 9,634-foot-elevation (2,936-meter) summit in Inyo County, California, United States. It is located near Panamint City, California. Sentinel Peak is the sixth-highest mountain of the Panamint Range,[1] and it is set within Death Valley National Park and the Mojave Desert. Precipitation runoff from this mountain's east slope drains to Death Valley via Johnson Canyon, whereas the west slope drains to Panamint Valley via Happy and Surprise canyons.
See also
- Geology of the Death Valley area
- Mountains of Death Valley National Park
References
- ^ a b c d "Sentinel Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Sentinel Peak - 9,634' CA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.