Kern Peak Climber's Log

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Romain

Romain - Nov 16, 2021 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2021

East Face from Blackrock TH  Sucess!

Trip report.

wmolland

wmolland - Jun 24, 2018 6:27 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2018

Cocktails in the Sierra!  Sucess!

Camped at Redrock Meadow and had a cocktail party before summitting the next day. Made the peak as snow/groppel began coming down. All in all, a fine Memorail Day weekend trip in the southern Sierra.

LincolnB

LincolnB - Jul 3, 2016 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2016

From Blackrock  Sucess!

Couldn't find a summit register so placed a new one

mengbo

mengbo - Jun 1, 2015 12:10 am Date Climbed: May 31, 2015

day hike  Sucess!

from blackrock trailhead. up east ridge and down south ridge.

cab

cab - May 18, 2015 11:33 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2015

From Blackrock Trailhead  Sucess!

Dayhike starting at Blackrock TH. Hiked to Redrocks Meadows then turned west towards Cold Meadow and up Kern's South Ridge to the summit. Pretty much a long hike through the forest, but expansive 360 degree views from the summit.

mrchad9

mrchad9 - Sep 25, 2013 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2013

Templeton Cow Camp  Sucess!

Spent the night near the Kern River after climbing Cartago and Muah the day before. Went up the east ridge and face of Kern Peak in the morning before working my way down the trail and up to Big Whitney Meadow for a second night prior to a visit to Cirque Peak.

royanderson

royanderson - Mar 9, 2013 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007

SPS WTC Trip  Sucess!

Did this as part of an SPS WTC trip; it was first of two summits for the WTC, the second being Split Mountain.

mhengst

mhengst - Jun 7, 2012 6:49 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2012

Climbed from Haiwee Pass During 2012 Memorial Day Massacre  Sucess!

Done as part of the 2012 Memorial Day Massacre a 5 day 96 mile 20k gain loop originating from Haiwee Pass on the east side.

We did this on day three after hitting Deer Mountain, Doc, and Indian Head and being unable to reach Hockett Peak on previous days. We spent a rather pleasant night on the shoulder just east of the peak before continuing north to grab Red Hill and Cinder Cone before looping back to the south along Templeton and Monache Meadows.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewhengst/7303322474/in/set-72157629973642446/

krrt2000

krrt2000 - Feb 27, 2012 12:54 am Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006

Monache Mdws  Sucess!

Great hike with Jim, saw no one nice golden fishing, great view!

BigPond1

BigPond1 - Jul 26, 2011 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011

Kern Peak Success  Sucess!

Climbed on Day 2 of a 3 Day Backpack Trip. Nice challenging climb with great scenery along the way.

MoapaPk

MoapaPk - Jul 5, 2011 1:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011

From North  Sucess!

Nice isolated peak; from Horseshoe Meadows with a backpack in 81F heat. This could be a brutal dayhike from the N.

Bob Burd

Bob Burd - Oct 11, 2008 3:33 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2008

East Face / South Ridge  Sucess!

With Tom Becht, below. A moderate day, nice views from the summit, too much grazing allowed in what otherwise would be beautiful meadows along the way. Trip Report

bechtt

bechtt - Oct 7, 2008 9:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2008

Blackrock TH day hike  Sucess!

Nice dayhike with Bob out of Blackrock, about 26 miles r/t. Climbed the East Face (which is really just a talus slope) and descended via the South Ridge. Took a slightly different route back.

mdougherty

mdougherty - Apr 22, 2008 2:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007

From Blackrock trailhead  Sucess!

Two day trip with a Sierra Club group.

hikinedd

hikinedd - Sep 5, 2007 1:07 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007

via Jordan Hot Springs  Sucess!

With a big Sierra Club group we took a detour through Jordan Hot Springs for lunch and browsing, to camp at Redrocks Meadows. From the Blackrock TH it was a 2500' drop to the Hot Springs, then 2500' back up to camp. Unfortunately the 2002 fire burned up all our shade leaving us overly exposed. Took the trail most of the way to the peak with views deserving of its former designation as a fire lookout. Took the regular trail, 1800' gain death march back to the cars after that.

Matthew Holliman

Matthew Holliman - Nov 10, 2005 12:42 am

Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2005  Sucess!

Dayhike out of the Blackrock TH, just to tick this one off the SPS List. Casa Vieja Meadows were pretty. The rest was pretty forgettable.

RSN473

RSN473 - Mar 4, 2004 6:03 pm

Date Climbed: July 1995  Sucess!

Took a break from fishing and climbed this peak with my brother Jeff. "Buzzed" by protective sage hen when we got too close to her nest on way up.

lidijagrazulis

lidijagrazulis - Feb 19, 2004 12:26 pm

Route Climbed: Kern Peak Trail Date Climbed: June 16, 2002  Sucess!

Fun trip! Most notable moment was seeing a deer being chased by a humongous coyote just feet away from us on our way up to the summit. The coyote got distracted by our group and the lucky deer managed to escape. What an incredible wilderness experience!

calacowboy

calacowboy - Sep 20, 2003 12:13 am

Route Climbed: southern Date Climbed: June 2001  Sucess!

Trail pass to templeton cow camp, head west, leave the trail, summit up southern slope. Nice views.

Paul Spraycar - Jul 26, 2003 3:54 pm

Route Climbed: East Side Date Climbed: July, 1995  Sucess!

Easy day trip from Tunnel Meadow. No chance of running into other parties in this part of the Sierra.

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