Koip Peak
Koip Peak is a 12,968-foot-elevation (3,953 meter) summit in Mono County, California, in the United States. It is located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, on land managed by Inyo National Forest. It is approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km) outside of Yosemite National Park's eastern boundary, and 1.0 mile (1.6 km) west of Parker Peak.
| Koip Peak | |
|---|---|
Southeast aspect | |
| 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′06″W |
| Geography | |
Koip Peak Location in California Koip Peak Koip Peak (the United States) | |
| 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 is derived from a Western Numic name meaning "mountain sheep". Bighorn sheep roam in the area.
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