Kern Peak
from the south
Highest point
Elevation11,510 ft (3,510 m)
Prominence2,560 ft (780 m)
Parent peakTrail Peak[1]
Coordinates36°18′28″N 118°17′15″W / 36.30778°N 118.28750°W / 36.30778; -118.28750[2]
Geography
Parent rangeCentral South Sierra
Topo mapUSGS Kern Peak
Climbing
First ascent1924 by William Horsfall and C. Laughlin[citation needed]
Easiest routeTrail Hike

Kern Peak is a mountain peak in Tulare County, California,[2] in the southern Sierra Nevada. At 11,510 ft (3,508 m) in elevation and about 2,560 ft (780 m) of prominence, it is the 49th most prominent peak in California.[1] It is west of Olancha Peak, which is in the same mountain range. The climb to the summit involves a long hike from any trailhead.[3] The best time to climb the mountain is May to October.[4]

Camping

Several campsites are located along the routes to the summit. Some of these campsites are located by the South Fork Kern River. There are also some areas not specifically designated for camping but which are nonetheless able to be camped on. Permits are required to be able to camp in the Golden Trout Wilderness, which can be reserved ahead of time.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Kern Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  2. ^ a b "Kern Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
  3. ^ "Ascent of Kern Peak on 2016-10-04". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
  4. ^ a b "Kern Peak". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
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