El Capitan (Yosemite)
The Nose — 3,000 vertical ft of granite on the world's most iconic big wall.
Where on earth
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sierra granite (1,200 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sierra granite (1,200 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The Nose — 3,000 vertical ft of granite on the world's most iconic big wall.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sierra granite (1,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra granite (1,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
