Koip Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 12,968 ft (3,953 m) NAVD 88 |
Prominence | 162 ft (49 m) |
Listing | Sierra Peaks Section |
Coordinates | 37°48′49″N 119°12′07″W / 37.8135402°N 119.2018145°WCoordinates: 37°48′49″N 119°12′07″W / 37.8135402°N 119.2018145°W |
Geography | |
Location | Mono County, California, U.S. |
Parent range | Ritter Range, Sierra Nevada |
Topo map | USGS Koip Peak |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1919 by Walker Huber |
Easiest route | Hike from Koip Peak Pass, class 1 |
Koip Peak is a summit in Mono County, California, in the United States. It is located within Yosemite National Park. With an elevation of 12,968 feet (3,953 m), Koip Peak is the 160th highest summit in the state of California.
Koip is derived from a Native American name meaning "mountain sheep".Bighorn sheep roam in the area.