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Kern Peak Location in California
Highest point
Elevation	11,510 ft (3,510 m)
Prominence	2,560 ft (780 m)
Parent peak	Trail Peak
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
Easiest route	Trail Hike

Kern Peak is a mountain peak in Tulare County, California 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. 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. 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 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.

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