Kern Peak

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]

Kern Peak
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 [2]
Geography
LocationCalifornia, United States
Parent rangeCentral South Sierra
Topo mapUSGS Kern Peak
Climbing
First ascent1924 by William Horsfall and C. Laughlin
Easiest routeTrail Hike

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