University Peak
University Peak is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,105 m, the 236th highest in United States, part of the Sierra Nevada.
Where it is
University Peak lies in United States, in California.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Center Peak | 3,860 m | 2.9 km |
| Independence Peak | 3,536 m | 3.0 km |
| Mount Bradley | 4,018 m | 3.0 km |
| East Vidette | 3,728 m | 3.5 km |
| Mount Gould | 3,945 m | 3.8 km |
| Kearsarge Peak | 3,847 m | 4.7 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to University Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba | United States | 23,702 | 94 km |
| Visalia | United States | 130,104 | 95 km |
| Porterville | United States | 56,058 | 96 km |
| Reedley | United States | 25,569 | 99 km |
| Parlier | United States | 15,138 | 105 km |
About this mountain
In the Sierra Nevada, University Peak rises to 4,105 m, the 236th highest summit in the United States. Its topographic prominence of 1,187 m indicates substantial elevation gain above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. Mount Bradley, 3 km away, reaches 4,018 m; Center Peak, 2.9 km distant, stands at 3,860 m. The first recorded ascent took place in 1896.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denali | 6,194 m |
| 2 | Churchill Peaks | 6,186 m |
| 3 | South Peak | 6,186 m |
| 4 | North Peak | 5,920 m |
| 5 | Archdeacons Tower | 5,859 m |
| 6 | Mount Saint Elias | 5,489 m |
| 7 | Mount Foraker | 5,270 m |
| 8 | Mount Bona | 4,986 m |
| 9 | Mount Sanford | 4,943 m |
| 10 | Mount Blackburn | 4,839 m |
Common questions
- How tall is University Peak?
- University Peak rises to 4,105 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is University Peak?
- University Peak is in United States, in California.
- Where does University Peak rank?
- It is the 236th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #1,209 worldwide.
- When was University Peak first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1896.
- What is the nearest city to University Peak?
- Dinuba, United States, about 94 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.