Sawtooth Peak
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| Sawtooth Peak | |
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 Sawtooth Peak visible over the Mineral King Valley. |
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| Elevation | 12,343 ft (3,762 m) |
| Location | California, USA |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Topo map | USGS Mineral King |
| Type | granite |
| First ascent | Probably 1871 Joseph Walter Lovelace |
| Easiest route | class 2 hike/scramble |
Sawtooth Peak is a jagged mountain rising to a height of 12,343 feet (3,762 m). It is an iconic landmark of the Mineral King region of the Sierra Nevada, in Sequoia National Park. In the past, it was known as Miner's Peak.
[edit] Climbing Sawtooth
The trailhead for is located in the Mineral King Valley at 7,500 feet (2,300 m). The trail is approximately 7 miles, and reaches an elevation of 12,343 feet (3,762 m) at the peak. Sawtooth Pass branches off from the Timber Gap trail, which begins in Mineral King, about 1/2 mile uphill from the Ranger Station. It has an abundant supply of gold and mercury.
[edit] References
- Farquhar, Francis P. [1926]. Place Names of the High Sierra. San Francisco: Sierra Club. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- Sawtooth Peak. Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- Sawtooth Peak. Peakbagger.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- SummitPost - Sawtooth Peak. Summitpost.org. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
[edit] External links
- Sawtooth Peak is at coordinates Coordinates:
- NPS - Visiting Mineral King
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