Three Brothers (Yosemite)

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Three Brothers

Three Brothers as seen from Valley Loop trail
Elevation 6,173 ft (1,882 m)[1]
Location California, United States
Range Sierra Nevada
Coordinates 37°44′30″N 119°36′55″W / 37.74167, -119.61528[1]
Topo map USGS Half Dome[1]
Type granite rock
Age of rock Cretaceous

The Three Brothers are a rock formation, in Yosemite Valley, California, USA. They are located just east of El Capitan and are made up of Eagle Peak (the uppermost "brother"), and Middle and Lower Brothers.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c USGS GNIS: Three Brothers (Yosemite)
  2. ^ Rock Formations in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park. National Park Service.