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[1]
Listing	List of mountains of California
Coordinates	36°18′28″N 118°17′15″W / 36.30778°N 118.28750°W / 36.30778; -118.28750[2]
Geography
Kern Peak 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 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]

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]