Three Brothers (Yosemite)
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| Three Brothers | |
|---|---|
 Three Brothers as seen from Valley Loop trail |
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| Elevation | 7,783 ft (2,372 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 379 ft (116 m) [2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, USA |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°44′46″N 119°36′53″W / 37.7460126°N 119.614712°WCoordinates: 37°44′46″N 119°36′53″W / 37.7460126°N 119.614712°W[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Half Dome |
| Geology | |
| Type | granite rock |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous |
The Three Brothers is a rock formation, in Yosemite Valley, California, USA. It is located just east of El Capitan and consists of Eagle Peak (the uppermost "brother"), and Middle and Lower Brothers.[3]
John Muir considered the view from Eagle Peak to be the most beautiful view of Yosemite Valley available.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Eagle". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/ds_mark.prl?PidBox=HR2874.
- ^ "Eagle Peak". Peakbagger.com. http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=25433.
- ^ "Rock Formations in Yosemite Valley". Yosemite National Park. National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/formations.htm.
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