Overview

El Capitan rises to 2,307 m in United States, within the the Sierra Nevada of North America. It was first climbed in 1958.

Highlights

• Granite peak forest — weathered granite rising as stone pillars.
• A landmark of film and literature, known far beyond the climbing world.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：2,307 m
• Location：United States
• Continent：North America
• Range：the Sierra Nevada
• Coordinates：37°44′N 119°38′W
• First ascent：1958