Kern Peak

Kern Peak
from the south
Highest point
Elevation	11,510 ft (3,510 m)
Prominence	2,560 ft (780 m)
Parent peak	Trail Peak
Listing	List of mountains of California
Coordinates	36°18′28″N118°17′15″W
Geography
Kern Peak California,United States
Parent range	Central South Sierra
Topo map	USGSKern Peak
Climbing
First ascent	1924 by William Horsfall and C. Laughlin
Easiest route	Trail Hike

Kern Peakis a mountain peak inTulare County, California,in the southernSierra 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 inCalifornia.It is west ofOlancha Peak,which is in the same mountain range. The climb to the summit involves a long hike from any trailhead.The best time to climb the mountain is May to October.

Camping

Several campsites are located along the routes to the summit. Some of these campsites are located by theSouth 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 theGolden Trout Wilderness,which can be reserved ahead of time.