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Cathedral Range

California

Elevation Range

7,000 ft - 11,204 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

37.8010, -119.3293

About Cathedral Range

The Cathedral Range is a spectacular mountain range located in the heart of Yosemite National Park in central California. This granite-dominated range features towering peaks, deep glacial valleys, and pristine alpine lakes. The rugged terrain is characterized by steep, jagged cliffs and dramatic granite formations that create a truly awe-inspiring landscape. The range is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain system and shares many geological features with the nearby Yosemite high country, including evidence of extensive glaciation during the last ice age.

Notable Peaks

Cathedral Peak

10,911 ft

Matthes Crest

11,162 ft

Eichorn Pinnacle

11,204 ft

Cockscomb

11,066 ft

Unicorn Peak

10,911 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
mountaineering
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Yosemite Village, CA
Lee Vining, CA
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Location

California

37.8010, -119.3293

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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