Unicorn Peak (California)

Unicorn Peak is a peak, in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park. Unicorn Peak is due east of Cathedral Peak, and the north summit is highest.

Unicorn Peak is part of the Cathedral Range.

All three of Unicorn Peak, Cockscomb Peak, and Cathedral Peak qualify as nunataks, islands that stood above the ice, when the last ice age created glaciers in the area. During the Tioga glaciation the peak projected above the glaciers, which carved and sharpened the peak's bases while plucking away at its sides.

On the area of Unicorn Peak
All of the following are at least close to Unicorn Peak:


 * Budd Lake
 * Cathedral Peak
 * Cockscomb
 * Echo Peaks
 * Elizabeth Lake
 * Johnson Peak

Hiking and rock climbing
Many hike, at least the base of Unicorn Peak, and to nearby sites.

To the summit, the easiest route is to rock climb a, though other routes are available.

External links and references

 * One link on rock climbing Unicorn Peak, normal route
 * Unicorn Peak, rock climbing
 * Trails, Tuolumne: Elizabeth Lake & Unicorn Peak
 * A YouTube, on Unicorn Peak
 * A YouTube, 2 Days in Yosemite High Country: Unicorn Peak, Fly Fishing & North Dome
 * A YouTube, Climbing the Unicorn Peak
 * On the first ascent of Unicorn Peak
 * An Ansel Adams photo of Unicorn Peak
 * A topographic map of the region