Kern Peak
| Kern Peak | |
|---|---|
  Kern Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,510 ft (3,510 m) |
| Prominence | 2,560 ft (780 m) |
| Parent peak | Trail Peak[1] |
| Coordinates | 36°18′28″N 118°17′15″W / 36.30778°N 118.28750°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | California, United States |
| Parent range | Central South Sierra |
| Topo map | USGS Kern Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1924 by William Horsfall and C. Laughlin[citation needed] |
| Easiest route | Trail Hike |
Kern Peak is a mountain peak in Tulare County, California[2] in the Sierra Nevadas. At 11,510 ft (3,508 m) in elevation and about 2,560 ft (780 m) of prominence, it is ranked 49th on the most prominent peaks in California.[1] It is west of Olancha Peak, which is in the same mountain range. The climb to the top of this summit follows a paved road, and the trail is about 28 mi (45 km) long.[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 designated for camping, but are able to be camped on. Permits are required to be able to camp in the Golden Trout Wilderness. Permits can be reserved ahead of time.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Kern Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ^ a b "Kern Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
- ^ "Ascent of Kern Peak on 2016-10-04". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
- ^ a b "Kern Peak". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2017-03-16.