Matthes Crest

Matthes Crest is an approximately mile-long fin of rock with two summits separated by a deep notch. It is a part of the , which is a mountain range in the south-central portion of . The range is part of the Sierra Nevada.
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  • Type: Ridge with an elevation of 10,823 feet
  • Description: arête in Yosemite National Park
  • Also known as: Echo Ridge

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tresidder Peak and Budd Lake.

Peak
Photo: Jarekt, CC BY 4.0.
is a mountain in , . The mountain has two summits, about half a mile apart, with the southern peak being the highest.

Lake
is a lake in the region of , . is the source of . was named for James Budd, 19th Governor of California.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yosemite National Park.

is a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the mountains in east-central . Approximately four million visitors each year come to Yosemite to marvel at its spectacular granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, remote wilderness, massive sequoia trees, and high mountain meadows.

Matthes Crest

Latitude
37.82326° or 37° 49′ 24″ north
Longitude
-119.39738° or 119° 23′ 51″ west
Elevation
10,823 feet (3,299 metres)
Open location code
8592RJF3+82
Geo­Names ID
5371126
Wiki­data ID
Q17078422
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“Matthes Crest” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Harvey Monroe Hall Research Natural Area and Curry Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Echo Peaks and Echo Lake.

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