Emory Peak

Emory Peak

Infobox Mountain
Name = Emory Peak
Photo =
Caption =
Elevation = convert|7825|ft|m|0
Location = Brewster County Texas, USA
Range = Chisos Mountains
Prominence = convert|4495|ft|m|0 [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=4333 Peakbagger: Emory Peak] ]
Coordinates = coord|29|14|45|N|103|18|14|W|type:mountain_region:USGnis|1357017]
Topographic
USGS Emory Peak
First ascent =
Easiest route = Scramble

Emory Peak is the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains, located in Big Bend National Park, Texas. The peak is named for William H. Emory, the chief surveyor of the U.S. Boundary Survey team of 1852. From the Chisos Basin the peak appears to be a minor ridge, while the summit of Casa Grande (one mile closer) seems to be much taller. From the west, Emory Peak is clearly visible as a point slightly higher than most of the mountain range.

The peak can be reached by a tough hike on steep rocky terrain with an elevation gain of approximately 2500'. Once at the base there is a difficult rock scramble to navigate before reaching the top. The view from the top takes in most of the northern section of the Park and a good portion of the Chisos range to the south. One surprise at the top for some hikers is the population of lady bugs on the summit.

References

External links

* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150568/emory-peak.html Emory Peak on SummitPost]


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