There is also a large mountain by this name in the eastern
Sierra Nevada of
California. At 13,652 feet, it is almost 1000 feet lower than
Mt Whitney, the highest mountain in the range. However, Mt. Tom, unlike Mt Whitney, stands out a mile or two from the crest, giving the mountain an extremely imposing form. It rises up from Round Valley, around 4000 feet in elevation, giving it almost 10,000 feet of sheer rugged mountain on its eastern side. This conical mountain is visible from
Bishop and nearby areas, and has appeared in many
movies,
car commercials, etc.
Because this mountain is so remote and steep, it has no trail to the top. But it can be accessed from Buttermilk Country to the east. I've never personally climbed it, but i hear the view is breathtaking.