Washington Column
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| Washington Column | |
|---|---|
| File:Reflection of trees and Washington Column in lake, Yosemite National Park, Calif. LCCN95514093.tif Reflection of trees and Washington Column in lake. North Dome is above, left of Washington Column | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,347 ft (1,935 m) NAVD 88[1] |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Washington Column |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Granite dome |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike from the north, class 1[3] |
Washington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. It is east of the Royal Arches, behind the Ahwahnee Hotel. North Dome is above it. Washington Column can be viewed from many points in Yosemite Valley,[4] including the trail to Mirror Lake.[5]
Washington Column has numerous rock climbing routes.[4]
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